The TÜBİTAK Research Institute of Fundamental Sciences (TBAE) will organize the “High Energy Astrophysics (TBAE HEAP’26)” Winter School, to be held between 2-6 February 2026. This school aims to provide both the theoretical background and experimental insights necessary for students aiming to conduct research in high-energy astrophysics, while also supporting early-career and active researchers in the field. The program will cover lectures delivered by leading experts from universities and research institutes. Topics will include compact astrophysical objects, radiative processes in high-energy astrophysics, cosmic rays, gravitational waves, neutrino astronomy, observational techniques, telescope and detector technologies, and approaches to multi-wavelength and multi-messenger astronomy. The school will also feature special talks highlighting the latest research developments in these areas.

Application Requirements:

While the school is open to everyone, M.Sc. & Ph.D. students, and post-doctoral researches in related fields are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority for the face-to-face (F2F) participation.

– Strong background in Physics and Astronomy.

– F2F application requires academic transcript(s)

– F2F participation is limited to 50 people

Online participation is available via Zoom.

– No prerequisities needed

Deadline for Applications:  18 January 2026

Application Form can be found here.

Event Poster can be found here.

Confirmed Lecturers & Topics:

Ünal Ertan (Sabancı University) : Compact Objects, Binaries

Kazım Yavuz Ekşi (İstanbul Technical University) : Inner Structure of Compact Objects, Radiative Processes in Astrophysics

Kai Schwenzer (İstanbul University) : Inner Structure of Compact Objects, Radiative Processes in Astrophysics

Ersin Göğüş (Sabancı University) : X-ray and Gamma-ray Transients, Multi-Wavelength Observations

Pierre Cristofari* (Observatoire de Paris) : The Acceleration of High Energy Particles, Supernova Remnants Theory & Observations

Giovanni Morlino* (Italian National Institute for Astrophysics) : Theory of Particle Transport and Spectral Features of Cosmic-ray Spectrum

Emrah Kalemci (Sabancı University) : High Energy Space Detectors, Black Hole Transients & Spectral States

Suat Özkorucuklu (İstanbul University) : Cosmic-ray Detectors

Tolga Güver (İstanbul University) : Spectroscopy & Photometry

Ekrem Oğuzhan Angüner (TBAE) : Very-High-Energy & Ultra-High-Energy Gamma-ray Astronomy, Galactic PeVatrons

Tülün Ergin Gürcan* (Michigan State University) : Overview of HAWC Experiment, Future SWGO Experiment, Fermi Gamma-ray Observations

Emma Carli* (Swinburne University of Technology) : Time Domain Radio Astronomy, MeerKat & Murriyang Overview

Doğa Veske (Middle East Technical University) : Gravitational Waves, Multi-Messenger Astronomy

Rishi Babu* (Michigan State University) : Neutrino Astronomy, IceCube Experiment Overview

Stephen DiKerby* (Michigan State University) : Multi-Wavelength Data Analysis (X-ray & Gamma-ray)

Orkun Hasekioğlu (TBAE) : Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Astrophysical Research

Ali İhsan Kılıç (Eskişehir Osmangazi University) : Nuclear Astrophysics

* Online Lecturers

Please carefully read application requirements and information on the TBAE HEAP’26 Winter School provided below:

1. You may apply for either face-to-face (F2F) or online participation via Zoom.
2. Online participation has no prerequisites; anyone may apply. A Zoom link will be provided to online participants.
3. There is no registration or participation fee for the HEAP’26 Winter School.
4. All lectures will be delivered in English.
5. The application deadline is January 18, 2026. Selection results are expected to be announced on January 22–23.
6. F2F participation is limited to a maximum of 50 participants, selected from the pool of applicants.
7. M.Sc. students, Ph.D. students, and post-doctoral researchers in related fields are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given priority for F2F selection.
8. A reference letter is not mandatory, but F2F applicants who provide one will be given priority.
9. Accommodation support will be provided to all selected F2F participants.
10. Travel support (only bus and train tickets within Türkiye) will be provided to selected F2F participants.
11. International F2F applicants are welcome. If selected, they will receive free accommodation; however, international participants must cover their own travel expenses.
12. Only F2F participants will receive a certificate of completion. Please note that an exam may be administered.
13. No certificate will be provided for online participants.
14. After submitting the application form, a confirmation message should appear on your screen. If you experience submission issues, please try the following:
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    If the issue persists after these steps, please contact bbt.web@tubitak.gov.tr.

15. For further questions or additional information, please contact: tbae.iletisim@tubitak.gov.tr