The LASCALA Erasmus Mundus Joint Master offers advanced training in both experimental and theoretical methods related to particle accelerators, high-power lasers, gravitational wave detectors, and their applications in science and society.

Developed within the framework of the European University Alliance for Global Health (EUGLOH) and coordinated by the University of Paris-Saclay, with Lund University as partner, LASCALA prepares students to contribute to and innovate within major scientific infrastructures—some of the most collaborative and ambitious projects in European and international science.

Graduates will acquire not only deep technical expertise but also strong transferable skills, meeting the growing demand for highly qualified scientists and engineers across academia, industry, and public research.

The curriculum combines lectures, tutorials, and research-driven training, delivered by four leading European institutions:

• Université Paris-Saclay (France)
• Universidad de Salamanca (Spain)
• Lunds Universitet (Sweden)
• Università di Roma La Sapienza (Italy)

Students also benefit from strong partnerships with major research centers, innovation hubs, and companies across Europe, North America, and Asia. These include: Synchrotron SOLEIL, APOLLON Petawatt Laser, Orsay Proton Therapy Center, HUN-REN Research Centre for Astronomy and Earth Sciences, CLPU, Lund Laser Centre, MAX IV Synchrotron, ELI-ALPS, SPARC, Thales, Amplitude technologies, and more.

The programme includes:

• An intensive summer school on managing large-scale scientific projects, focusing on the key tools needed to develop, implement, and monitor projects that address today’s global challenges
• A specialized winter school in one of the programme’s core themes — Laser-Plasma Interaction, Accelerators, or Gravitational Waves — allowing students to deepen their expertise in a chosen area
• A professional internship in an academic or R&D setting, offering real-world experience