KEY DEADLINES
17 April 2026 Deadline for submission of applications via InTouch+ platform (https://intouchplus.iaea.org) for participants requesting financial support, covering school activities, meals, and accommodation at the EMSFC
30 April 2026 Notification of acceptance of registration and award of grants
8 May 2026 Deadline for submission of applications via the InTouch+ platform for participants not requesting financial support
The school is hosted at the historic Ettore Majorana Foundation and Centre for Scientific Culture (EMFCSC), an institution renowned for fostering international scientific exchange since its establishment in 1962 by physicist Antonino Zichichi. Set within the medieval hilltop town of Erice, Italy, the EMFCSC has become a global hub where leading researchers, educators, and young scientists gather to share knowledge and advance emerging fields of science and technology. The international school on fusion at the EMFCSC was established in 1972 and has since played a pivotal role in training generations of fusion researchers. This year’s school is organized in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Italy’s National Agency for New Technologies, Energy and Sustainable Economic Development (ENEA). The school combines high-level lectures from leading experts with the unique interdisciplinary spirit that has characterized the EMFCSC for more than sixty years. Participants will gain not only technical knowledge but also the opportunity to engage in open dialogue across disciplines, generations, and national borders, reflecting the school’s mission to cultivate the next generation of scientists, engineers, and leaders in fusion research.
Dates: 7–12 June 2026
Location: Ettore Majorana Foundation and Centre for Scientific Culture, Erice, Italy
Information on how to reach the EMFCSC is available at: https://centromajorana.it/directions.html
Sponsors: IAEA, ENEA, EMFCSC, FuseNet
Course Title: Fundamentals of Magnetic Confinement Fusion Design and Technology
Course Description
The Joint IAEA/ENEA/EMFCSC Fusion School provides a unique, advanced-level training program in fusion energy. This year's course integrates physics, cutting-edge technology, and engineering practices essential for the realization of fusion power plants. Participants will explore interdisciplinary approaches, addressing the challenges of plasma physics, magnetic confinement, material science, and power plant integration. A particular emphasis is placed on understanding the intricate relationship between magnetic fields and machine size, a pivotal aspect of magnetic confinement fusion design. The curriculum delves into how magnets technology can influence engineering strategies and material selection, shaping the overall design of fusion power plants. Through lectures, interactive workshops, and case studies, participants will gain comprehensive insights into the future of fusion energy development. Key focus areas include:
• Integration of plasma physics, materials science, and engineering principles.
• Magnetic field strength, scalability, and size in tokamaks.
• Tritium management and self-sufficiency strategies.
• Advances in divertor technology and power exhaust solutions.
• Regulatory, safety, and environmental considerations for commercialization.
