Spring School “Tracking The Evolution Of Planetary Systems And Planets” – Bursaries Available

The spring school “Tracking the evolution of planetary systems and planets” which is co-organised by the COST Action “The birth of solar systems” and the European Astrobiology Institute (EAI) will be taking place from 15th to 22nd April 2026 at Liblice Castle, Czech Republic.

It aims to give attendees a thorough introduction into the formation of protoplanetary disks, planetary systems and planets with the focus on observational, experimental and theoretical methods to investigate the associated processes.

Bursaries are available for early career scientists from most European countries (not only from EU countries, see a list here) covering the vast majority of costs for meals and accommodation are available.

The lectures will cover the following programme points:

• Main physical and chemical processes in the evolution of protoplanetary disks and early planetary systems
• Molecules and the dynamic evolution of discs and planetary sstems
• The role of grains and ices in protoplanetary disks and their evolution
• Observation of grains and ices in protoplanetary disks
• Formation of planets via accretion
• Planet-disc interaction
• Molecular abundance in protoplanetary discs and dependence on different parameters
• Laboratory methods investigating chemical processes relevant under planet formation:
• Modelling of reaction networks in planet formation
• Atomic and molecular spectra (IR and optical) for astronomic observations.
• Evolution and chemistry of Exoplanet atmospheres
• Molecular observations of exoplanet atmospheres with
• Architecture of exoplanetary systems from the perspective of observer

Other programme points include:

• Observations at Ondrejov
• Using JWST observations of molecules in disks and exoplanets as indicators of properties of disks and planets
• Poster sessions
• Discussions
• Excursion: Prague for astronomers

Application deadline is 15 January 2026.

Check out the school website for further information https://europeanastrobiology.eu/spring-school-tracking-the-evolution-of-protoplanetary-disks-home/