Group of researchers that participated in the School and Workshop on the Physics of Life at ICTP-SAIFR, São Paulo, Brazil, in March, 2025 — A kickoff event for the Physics of Life South American Network, POLSAN.

1. Hybrid Seminars

   • Regular talks featuring experts on topics of Physics of Life. The organization of the seminars rotate among the subnetworks.

   • Some hybrid seminars can be attended in person at designated hubs — join locally to watch live, whether the speaker is on-site or streaming remotely. You are always welcome to join the seminars remotely as well!

2. Fostering Collaborations

   • The network is a great way to connect with peers that have similar interests and complementary skills!

3. Schools & Workshops

   • We are always interested in organizing schools and workshops on the different topics of Physics of Life.

   • We encourage the submission of proposals to ICTP-SAIFR to organize schools and workshops in the different areas of physics of life. For 2027 proposals, the application deadline is Jan. 15th 2026. Read here for more information.

4. Mobility Grants & Funding

   • We strive to make available information on mobility grants and funding for researchers to collaborate across institutions.

   • We also encourage members to write joint grants, including the possibility of constructing partnerships with different funding agencies across borders.