The International Space Weather Initiative (ISWI) is an international cooperation program dedicated to advancing our understanding of space weather through scientific research, the development of essential instruments, novel methodologies, analysis techniques, and capacity building. The Scientific Committee on Solar-Terrestrial Physics (SCOSTEP) is a thematic body of the International Science Council (ISC) and is engaged in science, capacity building, and public outreach to enhance our comprehension of the solar-terrestrial relationship through space- and ground-based observations, cutting-edge models and theories, often in cooperation with other scientific organizations and unions. 

An International School on Space Weather will be organized in joint collaboration with ISWI and SCOSTEP at the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism (IIG), Navi Mumbai, India, from January 5 to 9, 2026. The primary objective of the School is to inspire and engage Master's and Ph.D. students from around the world in the exciting research domains of solar-terrestrial physics and space weather. The school will feature a series of expert-led scientific lectures on recent advances and contemporary challenges within the field. In addition, hands-on data analysis workshops will provide participants with practical experience utilizing real datasets pertinent to space weather studies.

Participation and How to apply:

Applications are invited from interested masters and Ph.D. students to participate in the School. A few highly motivated early career researchers may also be considered for this program. Students should include a letter of recommendation from research supervisor/head of the department. Meritorious students from developing countries will be considered for preferential travel support to attend this School. Total number of participants will be limited to 50. 

The last date for the receipt of the applications is 31 July 2025. Any queries can be forwarded to issw2026@iigm.res.in