MODEST-27 School

The MODEST-27 School is aimed primarily at advanced undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD students. The goal of the School is to provide a broad introduction to the main physical processes that govern the formation and evolution of stars and stellar systems.

The program will focus on three core areas: stellar evolution, stellar dynamics, and observational astronomy. Through lectures and hands-on sessions, participants will gain the background needed to engage with current research in astrophysics and prepare for the scientific topics discussed during the following MODEST conference.

This School will be followed by the MODEST-27 Conference, from July 12–16.

• Alessandro Alberto Trani (Universidad de Concepción, Chile)
• Ana Chies Santos (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)
• Sylvio Ferraz-Mello (Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil)
• Bruno Dias (Universidad Andrés Bello, Chile)
• Nathan Leigh (Universidad de Concepción, Chile)
• Beatriz Barbuy (Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil)
• Maria Celeste Artale (Universidad Andrés Bello, Chile)

Announcement:

Click HERE for online application (opening soon)

Deadline: April 6, 2027

Lecturers

• Ylva Götberg (Institute of Science and Technology, Austria) – Single and binary stellar evolution
• Florent Renaud (CNRS / Strasbourg Observatory) – Stellar dynamics
• Eduardo Balbinot (Leiden Observatory) – Observational astronomy

Announcement:

Click HERE for online application (opening soon)

Deadline: April 6, 2027

TBA

Attention! Some participants in ICTP-SAIFR activities have received email from fake travel agencies asking for credit card information. All communication with participants will be made by ICTP-SAIFR staff using an e-mail “@ictp-saifr.org”. We will not send any mailings about accommodation that require a credit card number or any sort of deposit. Also, if you are staying at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista, please confirm with the Uber/Taxi driver that the hotel is located at Rua Pamplona 83 in Bela Vista (and not in Jardim Etelvina).

BOARDING PASS: All participants, whose travel has been provided or will be reimbursed by ICTP-SAIFR, should bring the boarding pass  upon registration. The return boarding pass (PDF, if online check-in, scan or picture, if physical) should be sent to secretary@ictp-saifr.org by e-mail.

Visa information: Nationals from several countries in Latin America and Europe are exempt from tourist visa. Nationals from Australia, Canada and USA are required to apply for a tourist visa.

Accommodation: Participants, whose accommodation will be provided by the institute, will stay at Hotel Intercity the Universe Paulista. Hotel recommendations are available here.

Power outlets: The standard power outlet in Brazil is type N (two round pins + grounding pin). Some European devices are compatible with the Brazilian power outlets. US devices will require an adapter.

Poster presentation: Participants who are presenting a poster MUST BRING A PRINTED BANNER . The banner size should be at most 1 m (width) x 1,5 m (length). We do not accept A4 or A3 paper.

Badge: You will receive an identification badge upon registration, which must be used during the entire event. Without the badge, it may not be possible to enter the venue.

Security issues: Although São Paulo is a relatively safe city, be careful when using cellphones on the street, avoid isolated areas at night, and be aware when crossing the street that cars may not stop for pedestrians. Also, please do not leave valuable items like laptops unattended even for short breaks. At the IFT-UNESP, there are storage lockers available and keys can be obtained with our secretaries.