FBK launches the first edition of FBK Pioneers in Research

As part of its talent development program and commitment to fostering research careers among younger generations, FBK is launching a new initiative: the “FBK Pioneers in Research Summer School“.

The school will take place September 8 trough 12, 2025 at the FBK premises at Povo and will feature two main pillars: hands-on experience and expert guidance.

Participants will spend a week at FBK exploring the world of research, exploring groundbreaking innovations and advanced tools in state-of-the-art laboratories, and gaining hands-on experience in a dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment.

The school is designed to offer master’s degree students in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry an immersive and engaging educational experience at the heart of innovation.

This first edition, titled Quantum Pioneers, will be organized in collaboration with the FBK Center for Sensors and Devices and will focus on quantum technologies, a rapidly evolving field with wide-ranging applications and increasing scientific and industrial relevance.

The program is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world applications, offering participants a high-level educational experience centered on scientific innovation. Students will have the opportunity to:

• Closely follow the stages of semiconductor device fabrication, accessing high-level Cleanroom and characterization laboratories, under the guidance of expert FBK researchers, with whom they can engage in a highly personalized and stimulating context;
• Experience a true “quantum journey” through dedicated lectures, delving into the scientific and technological aspects of superconductivity and photonics.

There are 15 spots available, and applications are open until June 30, 2025.

To join the school, applicants must complete the online form and submit a CV, a motivation letter, and a short video presentation. All information and the application form are available on the school’s dedicated website: https://researchpioneers.fbk.eu/eligibility/

This initiative complements the PhD Program, the Web Valley summer camp, and the many other opportunities for “research immersion” that FBK offers to new generations, from school students to those pursuing higher education.

This edition marks the launch of a broader project, which in the coming years will involve other FBK research centers, with the goal of exploring different scientific and technological topics—always with a hands-on approach aimed at cultivating the next generation of researchers.