The school would bring together leading researchers in the field of Plasma Physics to give lecture on their specialties to advanced graduate students, postgraduate students and young scientists in the form of a one-week intensive course.

Scientists experienced in other disciplines who have recently entered the fields of plasma physics or nuclear fusion will also benefit from the school, which provides an overview of the various interconnected research domains and describes the latest developments. Graduates and teachers of science are welcome, as is anyone with an interest in the subject. Students who would like to join this summer school can apply for funding via FuseNet's funding page.

The 40-minute key lectures will be given by senior physicists in their field. Participants (PhD, Master students and young scientists) are strongly encouraged to present their own work during the afternoon sessions as 20-minute oral presentations or as posters.