The first PhD Event for European PhD Students in Fusion Science and Technology is announced for October 13 and 14, 2011. The first on what is intended to become a yearly event, is taking place at IPP Garching in Germany.

The aim of the Event is to bring together EU PhD students in Fusion Science and Technology to discuss their work, but also to attend lectures of broader interest and to get to know each other.

The event will be open for all students enrolled in a PhD programme at a European University whose topic is associated to Nuclear Fusion research. Financial support is available, granted by the FUSENET Association and you can apply for it via IPP.

More information on the programma and details on application and funding support can be found on:

• the event's announcement page
• the website of the organizers at http://www.ipp-mpg.info/phdevent2011