International
summer school
in earth observation
The Foundation International Research School of Planetary Sciences and Leonardo, are pleased to announce the first edition of the International Summer School in Earth Observation, to be held at the Fucino Space Centre, Italy, from 6 to 10 July 2026.
The Summer School is aimed at students, early-career researchers, young professionals and scientists interested in Earth Observation, satellite data, remote sensing applications and space-based monitoring of the Earth system.
Through lectures, hands-on sessions and dedicated training activities, participants will explore the use of Earth Observation technologies and data for scientific, environmental and applied purposes.
In order to apply, please:
- fill in and submit the application form by clicking “APPLY NOW!”
- pay the proper fee following the PAYMENT INFORMATIONS
- send your proof of payment (Surname_Name_ProofOfPayment.pdf) and Curriculum Vitae / CV (Surname_Name_CV.pdf) to info@irsps.it
Only complete applications, including the proof of payment and CV, will be considered.
VENUE
The Summer School will be hosted at Fucino Space Centre, Italy
Activities will take place daily from 09:00 to 17:00.
PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
Each day includes morning and afternoon sessions, combining lectures, software training, real-world dataset applications and discussion with experts from the Earth Observation sector.
| Date | Morning session | Afternoon session |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, 6 July | Earth Observation scenario, sensors and missions | EO value chain, mission segments and downstream services |
| Tuesday, 7 July | EO software tools | EO applications for precision farming |
| Wednesday, 8 July | SAR fundamentals and detectors | InSAR, DInSAR and advanced interferometry |
| Thursday, 9 July | Ground motion applications | Disaster management: volcanology and earthquakes |
| Friday, 10 July | EO applications for cultural heritage | Panel on EO services and the Abruzzo Aerospace District |
PARTECIPATION AND CANCELLATION POLICY
The Summer School is open to a maximum of 28 participants and will be activated with a minimum of 10 registered participants by 21 June 2026.
Partecipants are required to bring their own laptop computers for the practical sessions and hands-on activities.
Cancellation and refund policy
If the minimum number of participants is not reached the Summer School will be cancelled and all registration fees will be fully refunded. After confirmation of the Summer School, voluntary cancellations will be subject to the following refund policy:
- Until 21 June 2026: full refund
- From 22 to 28 June 2026: 50% refund
- From 29 June 2026 onwards: no refund
REGISTRATION FEES:
The registration fee includes:
- participation in the entire Summer School;
- hotel accommodation with half board at Hotel Filippone, Avezzano, Italy;
- shuttle service between Hotel Filippone and the Fucino Space Centre in the morning and in the afternoon;
- shuttle services between Avezzano bus station and Hotel Filippone on 5 July and 10 July;
- lunches and coffee breaks.
| Registration Period | Double room accommodation | Single room accommodation | No accommodation and shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early registration – until 21 June 2026 | 650 € | 690 € | 350 € |
| Late registration – until 28 June 2026 | 750 € | 790 € | 450 € |
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payments can be made via Bank Transfer:
- IBAN: IT41R0310415400000000821325
- Account Holder: IRSPS – INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH SCHOOL OFPLANETARY SCIENCES
or via PayPal, credit/debit card or Apple Pay by clicking on the links below:
- Early registration in double room accomodation
- Early registration in single room accomodation
- Early registration without accomodation and shuttle
For payment details and registration instructions, please contact: info@irsps.it
APPLICATION REVIEW AND ADMISSION
Submission of an application does not automatically guarantee admission to the Summer School. All applications will be reviewed by the Organising Committee in order to assess the eligibility and suitability of applicants with respect to the objectives, level and format of the programme.
Applications may be assessed on the basis of the applicant’s curriculum vitae, academic and/or professional background, motivation, relevance of current studies or work activities to the topics of the Summer School, previous experience in Earth Observation, remote sensing, GIS, environmental monitoring, space technologies or related fields, and the expected benefit of participation.
The Organising Committee reserves the right to consider the overall composition of the class, with the aim of ensuring an appropriate balance of academic and professional profiles, career stages, disciplines, institutions and geographical backgrounds, while preserving the scientific, educational and logistical objectives of the Summer School.
Admission may also be subject to organisational, logistical, security, access-control or compliance requirements connected with the hosting venue and the delivery of the programme. Any such requirements will be applied in a transparent, proportionate and non-discriminatory manner.
Admission decisions will be communicated by the Organising Committee and shall be considered final.
- Rome Fiumicino International Airport “Leonardo da Vinci”
- Rome Ciampino Airport “G.B. Pastine”
- Rome Termini railway station
- Rome Tiburtina bus station
- Abruzzo International Airport “Pasquale Liberi”
- Pescara Centrale railway station
- Pescara Centrale bus station