The Summer School will take place at the University of Vienna, Faculty of Physics as an in-person meeting from 8 to 14 (optional 15) July 2026 and will start with a introductory lecture and a Heurigen Dinner on 8 July 2026. 

The Summer School "Basic Aerosol Science" offers a broad education in basic principles and techniques of aerosol science. The main focus is on aerosol physics, but other fields such as aerosol chemistry and applications of aerosol science for e.g. issues of human health are also covered. The teachers of this Summer School are leading European experts in the field of aerosol science.

The Summer School is targeting international graduate students and early post‐doctoral researchers, as well as persons who work in the field of aerosol science.

The participants of this Summer School will acquire an excellent knowledge of the basics of aerosol science needed to understand and critically review aerosol processes and their interaction with the environment. They can immediately implement their knowledge in research projects of their institutions, act as decision makers in solving air pollution problems or contribute to regulatory processes and setting of standards.

• To apply for participation click button above or use this link.
• Applicants will be informed about the admission to the Summer School continuously after receiving their applications. Please note: although the application deadline for the Summer School is 30 April 2026, the maximum number of participants may be reached before 30 April 2026. We therefore recommend an early application.
• After receiving admission to the Summer School, applicants can register. For our cancellation policy, see here.

• Academic: EUR 850,00 (early bird) / EUR 890,00 (regular)
• Corporate: EUR 1.550,00 (early bird) / EUR 1.590,00 (regular)

The registration fee covers attendance at all lectures, coffee and lunch breaks, the Heurigen on Wednesday, transportation to the field experiment and the dinner afterwards, as well as Monday’s farewell party.
Additionally, on Wednesday, 15 July, interested participants will have the opportunity to join an extra workshop titled “Tube Fittings and Sampling Systems: From Theory to Hands-On Testing,” sponsored by AA-Solutions GmbH/Swagelok. Please note that the number of available spots is limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

In the course of the application process, people can also apply for grants.

• Four tuition waivers, covering half of the registration fee (445,-- EUR), will be sponsored by the University of Vienna (International Office).
  Eligible are regular students and young researchers of all disciplines from the University of Vienna and its Partner Universities which are admitted to a Bachelor/Diploma/Master/Doctorate or PhD programme.
• Members of the Association for Aerosol Research (GAeF) can also apply for four grants amounting to 495,-- EUR each. The aim of the GAeF-funded grants is to cover part of the registration fees for students attending the Summer School.
  To be eligible for a GAeF-funded grant, a student must be member of GAeF by 15 April 2026 latest.
  To join GAeF, see here: GAeF website, membership application
• Note: To apply for a grant, please fill the second page in the general application form.
• Deadline for the application for grants: 15 April 2026

• Deadline for application if participants also would like to apply for a grant: 15 April 2026
• Deadline for application: 30 April 2026

Applicants will be informed about the admission to the Summer School continuously after receiving their applications.
Please note: although the application deadline for the Summer School is 30 April 2026, the maximum number of participants may be reached before 30 April 2026. We therefore recommend an early application.

• Deadline for Early Bird registration: 15 May 2026
• Deadline for registration: 4 June 2026

• Cancellations received by 4 June 2026 (11:59 pm CET) will receive 100% of the registration fee refunded.
• Cancellations received by 17 June 2026 (11:59 pm CET) will receive 50% of the registration fee refunded.
• Cancellations received after 17 June 2026 or no-shows will receive no refund of the registration fees.

• Attendance of lectures and participation in the field experiment
• Submission of assignments from the individual lectures (assignments can be handed in during the summer school or within two weeks after the end of the Summer School)
• Grading will be based on submitted assignments