Program Overview

Program Overview

The M2 Large Scale Accelerators and Lasers - Erasmus Mundus Lascala is a master's program that aims to train future researchers, engineers, and project managers in the field of large-scale equipment for intense laser physics, accelerators, and gravitational wave detectors.

Objectives

The program is designed to be cross-disciplinary, international, fundamental, and applied, with a specific focus on physical instrumentation. Most graduates go on to pursue doctoral studies in major European research laboratories.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers as researchers, engineers, or project managers in the field of large-scale equipment for intense laser physics, accelerators, and gravitational wave detectors. They can also work as data scientists, data analysts, or machine learning engineers in innovative sectors such as tech, finance, health, energy, and more.

Admission

The program is open to students who have completed their first year of master's studies (M1) and have a strong background in physics. The admission process involves submitting a motivation letter, transcripts, and a certificate of English level.

Fees and Scholarships

The tuition fees for the program may vary depending on the student's personal circumstances. Scholarships and financial support are available to eligible students.

Program Structure

The program is a two-year program that includes a combination of coursework, research, and practical training. Students spend their first semester at Paris Saclay or Salamanca, and then choose to spend their second semester at Rome (focusing on accelerators and gravitational wave detectors) or Lund (focusing on lasers and femtosecond or attosecond physics). The third semester is spent at Paris Saclay, where students work on a research project and participate in a thematic winter school.

Research Areas

The program focuses on three main research areas:

• Intense lasers
• Accelerators
• Gravitational wave detectors

Application Period

The application period for the program is from January 30 to April 25.

Supporting Documents

Applicants must submit the following supporting documents:

• Motivation letter
• Transcripts of all years/semesters validated since high school diploma
• Certificate of English level
• Curriculum Vitae
• Additional supporting documents may be required, such as a VAP file or residence permit.

Capacity

The program has a limited number of available places, with a maximum of 25 students accepted per year.

Public Targeted

The program is targeted towards students who are comfortable with the international context of research, have a strong background in physics, and are proficient in English.

Educational Initiatives

The program includes educational initiatives such as student entrepreneurship, summer schools, and internationalization, languages, and cultures.

Research Initiatives

The program includes research initiatives such as themes and organization, doctorate, Pascal Institute, and Poléthis - Ethics and Integrity.

Collaborations

The program collaborates with international partners, expertise, and skills, and design.

Campus Life

The program offers a range of campus life activities, including international welcome desk, accommodation, international mentoring program, digital services, arts and sport, libraries, students with disabilities, catering services, and student health services.