QuantAlps Sponsorship: School Organisation

Call for Applications: April 2nd - May 21st, 2026

QuantAlps offers financial support for organizing scientific schools scheduled to take place in 2026. These schools should align with QuantAlps' research themes and promote collaboration within its community and beyond. 

Eligibility criteria

Applicants must meet the following conditions:
  • Affiliation: at least one event organizer must be affiliated with a QuantAlps member laboratory.
  • Thematic alignment: The event's theme should align with QuantAlps' research axes or federative projects.
  • Participant inclusion: Priority is given to events featuring speakers and participants from QuantAlps laboratories.
  • Impact statement: the application must describe the event's expected impact on QuantAlps ecosystem.
  • Location: the scientific school must be organized in Grenoble and its surroundings (Ecole de Physique des Houches is included)

Funding details

  • Maximum amount: up to €7,000 per school.
  • Justification: The requested amount must be justified in the application.
  • Eligible expenses: Funds can be used for expenses such as venue rental, speaker travel, accommodation, catering, and materials.

Application process

  • Submission period: April 2nd - May 21st, 2026
  • School timing: events must be scheduled to occur within the 2026 calendar year.
  • How to apply: use the application form below to submit your request.
  • Notification: Applicants will be informed of the results via email three weeks after the application deadline.

Important Notes:

  • No automatic confirmation will be sent upon submission. If you wish to receive the summary of your application, please contact QuantAlps at quantalps-contact@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr.
  • Ensure that the school's schedule aligns with the funding decision timeline. Applications for schools occurring before funding decisions are made may not be considered.

Post-Award requirements

Upon receiving the funding approval letter, the recipients of the sponsorship agree to::

  • Inform QuantAlps of the preferred month for fund transfer to the organizing entity.
  • Provide the contact of the financial department in charge of managing the event's funds to facilitate timely fund allocation.

By accepting the funding, the recipients of the sponsorship agree to:

  • Include QuantAlps logo on all event-related communications and materials.
  • Fulfill a form providing detailed information about the school at least 15 days prior to the event for promotion on QuantAlps website and newsletter.
  • Submit a brief report to QuantAlps within one month after the event concludes, summarizing outcomes, participant feedback and potential follow-up activities.
  • Provide justifications for expenses
Application Form: opening on April 2nd
The information collected on this form (mandatory / optional) is subject to processing intended for the management and evaluation of applications for QuantAlps events sponsorships. Please note that you can withdraw your consent any time.
The recipients of the data are: the QuantAlps coordination team and the internal selection committee.
The retention period of the information is limited to 5 years after the end of the funded mobility. The data will then be archived or destroyed in accordance with UGA's data retention policies.
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the French Data Protection Act of January 6, 1978, as amended, you have the right to object to, access, and rectify the information concerning you. You may exercise these rights by contacting:Université Grenoble Alpes – QuantAlps quantalps-contact@univ-grenoble-alpes.fr
If you believe your data has not been properly processed, you may also, after submitting a complaint to UGA, file a complaint with the national supervisory authority: Commission Nationale de l’Informatique et des Libertés (CNIL).
Published on  March 17, 2026
Updated on March 17, 2026