Applications are open for Lights of Tuscany 2026 (LoT26), an international student-led event organised by the Italian Association of Physics Students (AISF — International Association of Physics Students Territorial Committee of Italy).

LoT26 brings together 40 physics students and PhD candidates from around the world for five days of science, research, and culture in Pisa and Florence, Italy, on the occasion of the International Day of Light (16 May 2026).

The programme includes research lab visits (Universities of Pisa and Florence, LENS, CNR-INO, EGO Virgo, INAF Arcetri Astrophysical Observatory), seminars and networking sessions with researchers and PhD candidates from leading local institutions, and cultural activities across Tuscany.

Focus areas: photonics and quantum optics. Applications showcased include condensed matter physics, biophysics, and astrophysics.

Applications are open until 21 April 2026. All information, including the programme, speakers, and application criteria, is available at: ai-sf.it/lot

For any enquiries: lot@ai-sf.it