The São Paulo School of Advanced Science on Nonlinear and Quantum Photonics – SPSAS-NQP will be held on November 16-27, 2026, at the Gleb Wataghin Institute of Physics of the State University of Campinas (IFGW-UNICAMP) in São Paulo state, Brazil.
SPSAS-NQP will provide two weeks of intensive learning. Selected participants will join lectures and experimental courses taught by leading global experts in nanophotonics, nonlinear optics, and quantum optics. Main topics include quantum optics and information, nonclassical states of light, integrated photonics, quantum networks and communication, optomechanics and hybrid quantum systems, and quantum sensing and imaging.
The event features intensive activities including laser-shot noise calibration and optical frequency comb generation; dedicated "Lunch & Discussion" breaks to allow deep interaction between students and experts; as well as dedicated poster sessions where students have an opportunity to discuss their research.
The discussions at the School will benefit greatly from the participation of internationally renowned researchers as keynote speakers, such as Prof. Marko Loncar (Harvard University – USA); Prof. Pascal Del’Haye (Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light – Germany); Prof. Simon Gröblacher (TU Delft – Netherlands); Prof. Yanne Chembo (University of Maryland – USA), Alejandro Feinstein (Instituto Balseiro – Argentina), Ewold Verhagen (Center for Nanophotonics at AMOLF – Netherlands), among others.
Registrations
SPSAS-NQP expects to receive 100 students, including undergraduate and graduate students and early-career researchers (post-doctorates), divided between 50 international and 50 Brazilian students.
Interested parties must apply by June 20th, 2026 by filling the application form at the event’s website ( https://sites.google.com/unicamp.br/spsas-nqp/applications-and-registration ).
Reporters are invited to register for the scientific sessions and short courses, which will present state-of-the-art science and the results of new research.
Costs
The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) is supporting the event through its São Paulo School of Advanced Science Program (SPSAS http://espca.fapesp.br/home ).
Selected students will have their ground transportation, accommodation, and meals covered by the school. Expenses with airfare tickets will be fully reimbursed up to a cap worth USD 1,100. A registration fee will be charged: USD 250 for international students and BRL 500 for students based in Brazil.
About FAPESP
The São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) is a public institution with the mission of supporting scientific research in all fields of knowledge by awarding scholarships, fellowships and grants to investigators linked with higher education and research institutions in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. FAPESP is aware that the very best research can only be done by working with the best researchers internationally. Therefore, it has established partnerships with funding agencies, higher education, private companies, and research organizations in other countries known for the quality of their research and has been encouraging scientists funded by its grants to further develop their international collaboration.