Audience: Young technologists/astronomers with a Bachelor's degree (three years degree) in scientific disciplines, interested in understanding how a radio telescope works and in making a professional career in whatever field of technology applied to radio astronomy.
Costs: The following costs are covered by the organization: fee, accommodation (from Sunday night to Thursday night), lunches (from Monday to Friday), dinners (from Sunday to Thursday) and transportation from the lodging to the Medicina Radio Astronomical Station. Please note that participants will be responsible for travel expenses to reach the Medicina area from their residences.
Application: People interested in participating to the school are asked to provide the following information to the email address: scuolatofani_domande@inaf.it by 30 20 April, 2025:
Curriculum Studiorum
Statement of Purpose (max 1 page) detailing your motivations to attend SPETTRA, your expectations from the training and your interest in technology for radioastronomy
Letter of Recommendation from your academic supervisor or professional mentor
Maximum number of participants: The number of students will be limited to about 20.
Selection process: The evaluation of the candidate applications will be completed by 25 18 May, 2025 and both approved and not approved candidates will be notified.