The KIT and the Hans-Hermann Toedter Demokritos-Stiftung invite highly motivated high-school students (upper secondary level) to take part in a friendly, research-focused workshop at KIT.
Who can apply?
Upper secondary school students (Sekundarstufe II / gymnasiale Oberstufe / lycée / equivalent) around Karlsruhe in Germany and France.
Application deadline
20 March 2026
Workshop language
English
Location
Karlsruhe, Germany
Why join?
- Learn about the neutrino, the most puzzling fundamental particle that we know.
- Experience real research: talks by leading scientists from major neutrino-mass experiments.
- Meet students, PhD candidates, and international researchers.
- Get orientation for studying physics and related STEM fields at an excellence university (KIT).
What we offer?
- We cover the participation fee: 200 EUR per student (limited to 5 students)
- Pre-workshop introduction: 1–2 short preparation talks (English) to cover the basics
- On-site mentoring by our team (students/PhD candidates)
How to apply?
Send a short motivation letter (max. 1 page) and a confirmation from your school that you are allowed to participate. Add recommendation letters by teachers if wanted.
Contact / submission:
Magnus Schlösser
Institut für Astroteilchenphysik
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Platz 1
76344 Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen
magnus.schloesser@kit.edu
