Sao Paulo School of Advanced Science on Nonlinear and Quantum Photonics

• Grant number: 25/08613-9
• Support Opportunities: Organization Grants - Scientific Meeting - São Paulo School of Advanced Science
• Start date: November 29, 2026
• End date: December 10, 2026
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Physics - Condensed Matter Physics
• Principal Investigator: Thiago Pedro Mayer Alegre
• Grantee: Thiago Pedro Mayer Alegre
• Host Institution: Instituto de Física Gleb Wataghin (IFGW). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
• City of the host institution: Campinas

Abstract

The São Paulo School of Advanced Science on Nonlinear and Quantum Photonics (SPSAS-NQP) is a two-week international program aimed at training early-career researchers in a rapidly advancing field at the intersection of fundamental science and enabling quantum technologies. As photonic systems become central to quantum communication, sensing, and computation, the school will foster academic excellence, international collaboration, and skill development in both theoretical and experimental domains.The program includes lectures, flash talks, poster sessions, and hands-on activities led by 12 world-renowned researchers. Topics span nonlinear optics, quantum light sources, optomechanics, integrated photonics, and quantum information science. To promote an immersive experience, activities will be complemented by structured discussion breaks and networking events, modeled after the Les Houches physics school format.A total of 100 students will be selected, with at least 50% from outside Brazil, ensuring strong geographic diversity. The selection process emphasizes academic merit, scientific potential, and inclusion-especially in terms of gender balance.To maximize visibility and attract top-tier applicants, the School will implement a comprehensive publicity strategy involving social media campaigns, academic networks, newsletters, and partnerships with international institutions.Aligned with the goals of the FAPESP Quantum Technologies Initiative (QuTIa), SPSAS-NQP aims to position São Paulo as a global hub for quantum photonics and foster long-term scientific partnerships with global impact. (AU)