For the third year in a row, SESAME is pleased to announce the opportunity for scientists from its Members to participate in the German Physical Society (DPG) Spring Meetings., thanks to the generous support of the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus-Foundation (WE-Heraeus-Foundation) https://www.we-heraeus-stiftung.de/english/ . This continuous initiative has become a valuable platform for our community to share research, connect with leading physicists, and strengthen international scientific exchange. The programme supports young researchers in presenting their work and engaging with one of the largest physics conferences in Europe.
About the DPG Spring Meetings:
DPG spring meetings are regularly among the largest physics-conferences in Europe. In 2026, three DPG spring meetings will take place – each on different physical disciplines. The first of the meetings will be held from 1–6 March 2026. Full details on the meetings can be found at: https://www.dpg-physik.de/aktivitaeten-und-programme/tagungen/fruehjahrstagungen/2026
Details on the meetings can be found following the links below.
DPG-Frühjahrstagung (DPG Spring Meeting) of the Atomic, Molecular, Quantum Optics and Photonics Section (SAMOP)
Mainz, 01.03-06.03.2026
https://mainz26.dpg-tagungen.de
DPG-Frühjahrstagung (DPG Spring Meeting) of the Condensed Matter Section (SKM)
Dresden, 08.03 - 13.03.2026
https://dresden26.dpg-tagungen.de
DPG-Frühjahrstagung (DPG Spring Meeting) of the Matter and Cosmos Section (SMuK)
Erlangen, 16.03 - 20.03.2026
https://erlangen26.dpg-tagungen.de
Eligibility:
The call for the Grants is open to 25 early-career scientists (up to 8 years after obtaining their PhD), affiliated with institutions in one of the Members of SESAME, the synchrotron radiation facility in the Middle East, who are ready to contribute to the DPG spring-meeting (typically by presenting a poster or a talk of their work) To participate, interested researchers are invited to submit an abstract of work you intend to present at the spring meeting.
Key Information:
Grant Coverage, the fellowships cover
- the conference fee;
- the costs for travel and accommodation - upon presentation of appropriate receipts and up to a maximum of 1400 €;
- a daily lump sum of 30 € for up to 6 days.
- The applications will be processed via SESAME.
- We ask for personal data and an abstract of the work you intend to present at the spring meeting. Please add a letter of recommendation from your supervisor, your home institute or the leader of your working group.
- Deadline: The deadline for the grant application is 1 November 2025.
How to Apply, To be considered for this unique opportunity, please follow these steps:
- Select the meeting of your interest.
- Prepare an abstract of the work you intend to present at the spring meeting, highlighting the key findings and significance of your work.
- Complete the online application form here.
- Ensure your submission is received by the application deadline mentioned above.
Why Participate:
- Participating in the DPG Spring Meetings provides numerous benefits, including:
- Exposure to a diverse and knowledgeable audience of physicists.
- Opportunities for networking and collaboration with fellow scientists.
- Access to the latest developments in physics research.
- A chance to represent SESAME on the international stage.
This collaboration between DPG and the WE-Heraeus-Foundation with SESAME is testament to our commitment to fostering scientific excellence and facilitating the exchange of ideas among researchers in the Middle East and beyond.
SESAME encourages all eligible scientists to take advantage of this unique opportunity to showcase your research and make a meaningful contribution to the global physics community.