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July 2025 | |
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 First winner of the ICTP-IBM Brahmagupta AI Prize for Early Career Scientists AnnouncedICTP and IBM announced that the inaugural winner of their joint ICTP-IBM Brahmagupta Artificial Intelligence Prize for Early Career Scientists is Professor Simon Olsson of Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, for his pioneering work on the use of Artificial Intelligence methods in molecular simulations. Olsson received the prize during a ceremony on 10 July. Read more ... | |
 Supporting New Collaborations in Mathematics: An Interview with INdAM President Cristina TrombettiThe Italian National Institute of High Mathematics (INdAM) partners with ICTP to support the Research in Pairs programme, promoting collaborations between mathematicians in developing countries and INdAM members. In a recent interview, INdAM President Cristina Trombetti talks about how the programme benefits both institutes. Read more ... | |
 ICTP Scientist Ali Hassanali Wins ERC GrantAli Hassanali, a Senior Research Scientist in ICTP's Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics section has been awarded a Proof of Concept Grant by the European Research Council (ERC) to explore sustainable, skin-safe UV protection using molecules designed with Artificial Intelligence (AI). Read more ... | |
 ICTP and KFAS: A Legacy of Partnership, Renewed for the FutureThe collaboration between the ICTP and the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS) is a shining example of sustained commitment to scientific development in the Arab world. In 2024, this legacy has been strengthened, opening more doors to advanced training, research, and international collaboration. Read more ... | |
 A Champion of Medical PhysicsAs a child in Bulgaria, Slavik Tabakov was fascinated by the X-ray equipment of his grandfather’s medical studio, located on the first floor of the family home. Looking back, he recognizes this early curiosity as the seed that would blossom into a lifelong passion for medical physics — and a career that helped transform the field into a fully recognized global discipline, taught to thousands of students worldwide. Read more ... | |
 ICTP Global Science Portal turns 1!In the year since it was launched, ICTP's Global Science Portal now has a growing community of over 1500 users worldwide. Supporting career progression is a cornerstone of the Portal, so its first birthday celebration featured a careers event at ICTP, introduced by Director Atish Dabholkar and Head of Programmes Ralf Kaiser. The event brought junior and senior scientists together to discuss the evolving career landscape and share tips and advice. Read more ... | |
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Science, Technology and Innovation Postdoctoral Fellowship 2025ICTP's STI unit seeks applications for a postdoctoral position for an initial period of two years, for a project linked to the WELLCOME TRUST (U.K.) ACCLIMATISE: Attribution of a Changing CLIMate in the AssessmenT of malaria Intervention Strategy Efficiency (2025-2028). Application deadline: 25 August 2025. Details ... | Postdoctoral Fellowship with the Quantitative Life Sciences SectionICTP's QLS section seeks applications from outstanding scientists of any nationality with a strong research record for one postdoctoral position to start in December 2025. The position is linked to the project “Decoding the evolution of anticipation and decision making in uncertain environments”. Application deadline: 31 August 2025. Details ... |
Subscribe to TWAS PlusThe TWAS e-newsletter, TWAS Plus, is now free to subscribe. Stay informed with the latest in science and international collaboration, delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe now. Details ... | ICTP's Training and Research in Italian Laboratories (TRIL) ProgrammeICTP's Training and Research in Italian Laboratories Programme places scientists in an Italian laboratory for research in the physical sciences. Application deadline: ongoing.Details ... |
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Joint ICTP-IAEA School on Nuclear and Radiological Leadership for SafetyDeadline: 10 August 2025 | Winter School on Number Theory and PhysicsDeadline: 25 August 2025 |  |  |
Joint ICTP-IAEA College on Unlocking Clean Energy's Future: Cost-Effective Strategies for a Low-Carbon World, Including Nuclear PowerDeadline: 1 September 2025 | |
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Uniting Minds, Igniting Discovery: ICTP Video Spotlights
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoxv42WBtfCCQynvMrPJAT_fT-bglH0vK ICTP Scientific Calendar: https://www.ictp.it/home/scientific-calendar Marie Curie Library: https://library.ictp.it/ ICTP Dirac Conversations video series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoxv42WBtfCC_3PwuoOuEWxakUF9uhti8 | |
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