Applications Open for the ASCLEPIUS Autumn School 2026
The ASCLEPIUS project is pleased to announce the ASCLEPIUS Autumn School 2026, which will take place in Braga, Portugal, from 13 to 16 October 2026.
This intensive four-day programme is designed for PhD students and will combine expert lectures with hands-on laboratory training in bacteriophage biology, biotechnology, and therapeutic applications. Participants will gain practical experience in phage isolation, bioinformatics, genetic engineering, and biofilm research, while interacting with leading experts in the field.
The preliminary programme includes lectures and practical sessions on phage genomics, phage-derived proteins, phage applications in agriculture and veterinary medicine, phage-biofilm interactions, synthetic biology approaches, and the evaluation of phage activity against biofilms.
Key information
Applications: 15–30 July 2026
Selection notification: 31 August 2026
Registration: 1–5 September 2026
Participation: Free of charge
Places available: Limited to 20 PhD students
Course language: English
The Autumn School is organised within the framework of the ASCLEPIUS project, funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe Twinning programme.
