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Advanced Topics in Contemporary Theoretical Physics
September 6 – 12, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
Announcement
Announcement
We are pleased to announce the 2026 PhD School “Advanced Topics in Contemporary Theoretical Physics” (ATCTP), organized within the framework of the CERN – SEENET-MTP – ICTP PhD Training Program. The seminar will take place at the Faculty of Physics, University of Sofia, Bulgaria, from September 6 (arrival day) to September 12 (departure day).
We are pleased to announce the 2026 PhD School “Advanced Topics in Contemporary Theoretical Physics” (ATCTP), organized within the framework of the CERN – SEENET-MTP – ICTP PhD Training Program. The seminar will take place at the Faculty of Physics, University of Sofia, Bulgaria, from September 6 (arrival day) to September 12 (departure day).
Description
Description
The event is aimed at final-year master students, PhD students, and early-career researchers who share a strong interest in Mathematical and Theoretical Physics, and related fields. Participants will have the opportunity to attend a structured series of lectures ranging from introductory material to advanced topics, delivered by experts in the field. The lectures will be complemented by exercise and problem-solving sessions, designed to deepen understanding and encourage active engagement with the material.
The event intends to cover a broad spectrum of contemporary topics in theoretical and mathematical physics, fostering both foundational knowledge and exposure to current research directions. In addition to the academic program, the event will provide an excellent environment for scientific exchange, networking, and collaboration among young researchers from the region and beyond.
Topics
Topics
The topics that will be covered include:
Supersymmetry in Quantum Mechanics and Particle Physics
Dynamical Systems and Holography
Trends in Quantum and Conformal Field Theory
Modified Gravity and Black Holes
Particle Physics - Standard Model and Beyond
Particles and Fields in Flat and Curved Spaces
Local Organizing Committee
Local Organizing Committee
Tsvetan Vetsov (Faculty of Physics, Sofia University) – Chair
Hristo Dimov (BLTP-JINR, Dubna & Faculty of Physics, Sofia University)
Miroslav Radomirov (Faculty of Physics, Sofia University)
Vasil Avramov (Faculty of Physics, Sofia University)
Program Committee
Program Committee
Goran Djordjevic (University of Nis, Serbia, Executive Director of SEENET-MTP)
Urs Wiedemann (CERN, Geneva, Switzerland): TBC
Gian Giudice (CERN, Geneva, Switzerland)
Joan Elias Miro (ICTP, Trieste, Italy)
Kyriakos Papadodimas (CERN, Geneva, Switzerland)
Radoslav Rashkov (Faculty of Physics, Sofia University)
Important Forthcoming Dates And Deadlines
Important Forthcoming Dates And Deadlines
July 20th - Deadline for registration
July 31st - Deadline for financial support request and fees
September 6th - Arrival day
September 7th - Official opening
September 11th - Official Closing
September 12th - Departure day
Participation Fee
Participation Fee
There are no fees for participants from countries that are members of the SEENET-MTP Network. Participants from countries outside the SEENET-MTP Network are required to pay a registration fee of 250 EUR. Information regarding payment methods and instructions will be announced soon.
Financial Support
Financial Support
Participants may apply for financial support to cover accommodation and/or travel expenses. Applications for financial support must be submitted no later than 31 July.
Requests should be sent to sofiastrings@gmail.com with the subject line "Financial Support Request". The application should include brief information about the applicant (name, country, institution, etc.) and specify the type of support requested.
Applicants will be notified by e-mail once their request has been reviewed. Travel grants will be awarded to a limited number of participants, depending on the available budget.
Document for local transportation within Sofia, as well as a per diem allowance for meals, will be provided on site by members of the Local Organizing Committee.
Registration is now open (deadline July 20th).
CV and a letter of recommendation: After registration all students are requested to provide both a CV and a Letter of Recommendation from a Supervisor or a Professor from their Home Institute at sofiastrings@gmail.com
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Organizers
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