Introduction

The XXXVII Canary Islands Winter School of Astrophysics, organized by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC), focuses on Massive stars as cosmic tools: from birth to core collapse supernovae and gravitational wave events.

The school, to be held in San Cristóbal de La Laguna (Tenerife, Spain) from 16 to 27 November 2026, will admit about 75 advanced MSc students, PhD students and early career Postdocs.

In a relaxed environment, the school will give participants the opportunity to learn from world-renowned specialists through several topical lectures and hand-on sessions. In addition, the participants will have the opportunity to present their research in the form of online posters and pitch talks.

Deadline for the applications is 15 June 2026. Selected applicants will receive instructions by email on how to register and proceed with the registration fee payment.


Contact

winter@iac.es


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