TOTEMIC Training School 2025
TOTEMIC "Tools for Energy Materials Modelling Acceleration" aims to explore the critical role of materials science in the ecological transition and raise awareness within the scientific community about the new paradigm of AI integration in materials development.
This event will delve into the intersection of materials science, artificial intelligence, and multiscale modelling.
Attendees will gain insights into the latest advancements in energy conversion, storage, and high-performance materials, as well as strategies for maximizing the utility of data generated in materials science, adhering to the FAIR principles.
Venue
The Institut d'Etudes Scientifiques de Cargèse is located in Corsica, in an enchanting setting by the sea. The relatively isolated site has all the facilities required for our activities (accommodation and catering for morning and lunchtime, seminar rooms, amphitheater, full audio-visual equipment, wifi, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas) and encourages group cohesion. Transport is provided to and from Ajaccio airport, as well as to and from the village of Cargèse for evening meals (taken together in a local restaurant).
Who Should Attend?
Priority:
Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers developing or using simulation tools for materials science who want to integrate AI into their workflows.
Other Participants:
Early-career and experienced researchers, industry professionals, and EPIC staff interested in incorporating AI into materials modelling or accelerating their research with advanced digital tools.
Prerequisites:
Participants should meet the following requirements:
Master’s (M2) level in physics, solid-state chemistry, or materials science.
Basic knowledge of numerical methods (refresher MOOCs will be recommended before the event).
Application & Registration:
The Training School will take place from April 20 to 26, 2025 and can accommodate up to 60 participants. Interested PhD students and post-docs are invited to send us by January 30, 2025 at the latest, to TOTEMIC-2025@proton.me, a CV and a brief letter of motivation specifying: 1) The subject of their current research; 2) Their expectations with regard to this Spring School. Registration will be confirmed by the end of Feb 2025 at the latest.
Good to know!
Please note that there is a limited number of financial support available (15 by the COST EU-MACE and 10 by CNRS). Besides, PhD and Postdocs are the targeted trainees eligible to these funding. Other researchers can apply and their demand will be considered depending on the remaining possibilities. All applications will be examined after the registration deadline and the recipients will be selected and notified asap.
Registration for TOTEMIC TS is free of charge. The accommodation fee (371€ for a shared double room) includes mandatory lodging at the IESC from Sunday evening to Saturday morning, airport transfers, lunches from Monday 20, to Friday 25, and the gala dinner. Evening meals are not included neither accommodation outside of IESC campus.
Participants from industry are kindly requested to contribute a sponsoring fee of 200€ (suggested amount) per person to support award delivered at the end of the week.
A total of 25 scholarships will be offered to PhD students and post-doctoral fellows selected by COST EU-MACE and CNRS, covering the accommodation fee.
Posters presentation: Poster sessions to share ideas and foster discussions between trainees and trainers will be also organized. Participants are warmly welcomed to contribute.