The Excellence in Detector and Instrumentation Technologies (EDIT) Schools are an established series of international training events dedicated to young researchers – graduate students and early-career postdocs – who want to deepen their knowledge of detector technologies and instrumentation for particle physics.

Rotating between Europe, Asia, and North America, the EDIT Schools offer participants a unique combination of academic courses and hands-on laboratories. This dual approach not only introduces a broad spectrum of detector technologies and experimental methods but also enables participants to gain practical experience in operating these systems. For many, EDIT is the first opportunity to explore technologies outside their immediate field of research, a perspective that often sparks innovation in R&D and data analysis.

In 2026, CERN will host the next EDIT School, marking 15 years since the inaugural edition. The programme will feature an ambitious mix of core lectures, keynote contributions, and laboratory sessions, designed to provide both depth and breadth of training.

Lecture Programme – Core Topics

• Particle Interactions with Matter

• Silicon Detectors

• Gaseous Detectors

• Photon Detectors

• Noble Liquid Detectors

• Signal Processing and Front-End Electronics

• Modelling and Simulation

Keynote Contributions

• Avenues for the Physics to Come

• Particle Accelerators

• Collider Physics and Beyond

• Future Detectors for Tracking, Calorimetry, and Timing

• Quantum Sensors

• Applications Outside HEP

Laboratory Sessions

• Silicon Detectors

• Gaseous Detectors

• Photon Detectors

• Signal Processing and Front-End Electronics

• Detector Modelling and Simulation

• DAQ and Trigger

• Beam Instrumentation, Radiation Monitoring and Instrumentation

• Visit focusing on Cooling and Mechanics

With this diverse programme, the EDIT Schools continue to be a cornerstone in shaping the next generation of detector experts – providing the skills and insights needed to meet the challenges of future experiments in high-energy physics and beyond.

More information and the application form can be found on the school website: https://indico.cern.ch/e/edit2026

Contact: edit2026-school@cern.ch