To apply for the Vinci RELOADED Interdisciplinary, International, Silesian Summer School 2026 you must fill out the apropriate recruitment form. Our Summer School gives students from around the world the opportunity to explore a subject of interest in small groups and participation in the work with scientific teams. We are looking for students who have completed at least one year of studies in the case of first-cycle studies or are pursuing second-cycle studies. The studies’ topic should be included in our five fields: computer science, chemical sciences, physical sciences, materials engineering and microscopic research on matter. During the recruitment process we will choose 25 students (5 in each field). The candidate should choose only one field during the recruitment process.
Important dates:
Start of the recruitment: 09/02/2026
End of the recruitment: 08/03/2026
The results of the recruitment: 16/03/2026
The Terms and Conditions for the Recruitment of Participants for the Project can be found here
Please watch and listen to the invitations:
- Reel about the chemistry dicipline: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5T1lSoljO2I
Joanna Orzeł, PhD at the University of Silesia specializes in analytical chemistry, developing advanced chromatographic, spectroscopic, and calibration methods (such as HPSAM, ICM, and multi-component integrated calibration) to detect and quantify environmental pollutants like bisphenols and PAHs, neurotransmitters, fuel taggants, and food antioxidants with enhanced accuracy.Karina Kocot, PhD at the University of Silesia specializes in developing nanomaterials like aminofullerenes, graphene oxide composites, and nano-catalysts for anticancer therapies (e.g., EGFR inhibitors in pancreatic cancer and toxicology models), heavy metal preconcentration and XRF detection, sustainable catalysis (e.g., CO2 methanation, DeNOx, fuel biocomponents), and recycling of PET waste into high-value chemicals.
- Reel about materials science and engineering: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mLKV0vgTBwQ
Sylwia Golba, PhD, Professor at the University of Silesia, leader of the Group of Polymer Functional Materials at the Institute of Materials Engineering, invites you to explore cutting-edge materials and smart polymers, learn how they are processed and characterized, and uncover the extraordinary properties that make them essential for modern technologies. - Reel about the computer science discipline: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0NqibrSkB8I
Małgorzata Przybyła-Kasperek, PhD, DSc, Professor at the University of Silesia is an associate professor at the University of Silesia and the leader of the Complex Decision Systems and Their Applications research group. Her work focuses on artificial intelligence, conflict-based classification methods, data-driven decision‑support systems, and computational approaches to modeling complex phenomena. She develops advanced AI‑driven methodologies and explores interdisciplinary applications of intelligent systems.
Beata Zielosko PhD, DSc, Professor at the University of Silesia leads a research group on rule-based systems and their applications and serves as Deputy Director of the Institute of Computer Science. Her research focuses on practical AI applications, including pattern recognition, feature selection, and rough set methods. - Reel about the SPIN-Lab Microscopic Centre: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bGIWrNOmpkk
Marcin Libera PhD Eng. is a PhD Eng. of Chemistry, Director of the SPIN-Lab Centre for Microscopic Research on Matter, and an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry. A recognized expert in electron microscopy, he specializes in polymer chemistry and applies advanced imaging techniques to the study of complex materials.
Joanna Lis-Kłoda MSc Eng. is a biotechnologist involved in research support at SPIN-Lab, specializing in engineering and technical laboratory support. Passionate about microscopy, she actively engages in coordinating educational projects that connect research with education. - Reel about the physics discipline : https://www.youtube.com/shorts/KOtKaWNVfGM
Anna Mrozek-Wilczkiewicz PhD, DSc, Professor at the University of Silesia a leader of the Pharmaceutical Biophysics group at the University of Silesia. In her work, she combines various aspects of science in the fields of biophysics, medicinal chemistry, and pharmacology.
Robert Gawecki PhD is an assistant professor at the Institute of Physics. He has an experience in microscopic imaging methods in research on potential drugs and a passion for sharing his knowledge with students.
Vinci Summer School in the past 2022 edition on youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQIPrXXh00Y
