Costs, application, admission, payment, bursaries and sending crystals
The School fee includes the course materials in printed and electronic forms, accommodation, all breakfasts and evening meals (except dinner on the free day), coffee breaks and the social programme. Most lunches will be at the participants' own expense, but can usually be obtained in the university cafeterias for about CHF 10-14 per day. Swiss participants can get reduced lunch prices if they show their university ID card.
We have done our very best to keep the cost of the School as low as possible and have negotiated very special rates for accommodation and meals at the Ibis Zurich Messe Airport Hotel (3*), a short tram ride from the university. Unfortunately, no low-cost student dormitory-type accommodation is available at the University of Zürich.
| School fee: | ||
| Master’s and PhD students | - shared room: | CHF 1,300 |
| - single room: | CHF 1,900 | |
| Postdocs and young academics (under 35): | add CHF 200 | |
| Senior academics; research staff (35+; single room): | CHF 2,400 | |
| Industry (single room): | CHF 2,900 |
Cancellations are possible up to May 15, 2026 for a cancellation fee of CHF 200.
Application for admission
SORRY, APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2026 SCHOOL HAVE CLOSED.
The School is limited to a maximum of 20 participants.
Further enquiries may be directed to Prof. Linden.
Bursaries
The deadline for bursary applications was January 16, 2026. We regret that we are unable to consider late applications for financial support.
Submission of crystals
The unique aspect of the School is that participants get to collect data and determine the structure of one of their own compounds that they are currently interested in. Applicants who are offered a place in the School will be advised by e-mail about preparing and sending their crystalline samples.