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Fudan International Summer School of Chemical Theory and Mechanism 2026
Fudan University, building on its past successes in hosting various summer programs, will launch an International Summer School of Chemistry themed Chemical Theory and Mechanism in 2026 to provide an accessible and high-quality scientific platform for outstanding graduate students, postdocs, and undergraduates from all over the world, thereby promoting international academic exchange and communication. This program offers outstanding undergraduates and postgraduates the opportunity to explore the frontiers of chemical theory and mechanism, while also experiencing the academic atmosphere and stunning campus of Fudan University. Students will participate in a series of cutting-edge courses focusing on cluster chemistry, chemical bonding theory, reaction dynamics and spectroscopic technology, and engage in high-level scientific discussions and academic activities to start their splendid academic journey.
International Summer School Introduction
Chemical theory and mechanism is the fundamental core of modern chemistry, which lays the theoretical foundation for explaining chemical bonding rules, molecular structural characteristics, chemical reaction processes and material properties. It supports the innovative development of physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, catalytic chemistry and other disciplines, and guides the design and optimization of new chemical systems and functional materials. Focusing on the core theme of Chemical Theory and Mechanism, the 2026 summer school organized by the Department of Chemistry at Fudan University sets three systematic teaching modules, covering frontier directions in theoretical chemistry, cluster science, reaction dynamics and spectral application research:
1. Cluster Structure and Theoretical Catalysis
2. Chemical Bond and Reaction Dynamics
3. Spectroscopic Technology: Applications and Theoretical Research
The international summer school will be held at Fudan University fromJuly 6th to July 22nd, 2026, hosted and organized by the Department of Chemistry, Fudan University. We have invited more than ten top experts and scholars in the field of chemical theory and mechanism from world-renowned universities and research institutions worldwide to deliver full-English lectures. Adopting a combined teaching mode of systematic lectures and academic discussions, the program will systematically teach core theoretical knowledge, and introduce the latest research progress, core technologies and cutting-edge achievements in cluster chemistry, chemical bonding theory, reaction dynamics and spectroscopic theoretical research.
We sincerely welcome outstanding young researchers from all over the world to join the 2026 Fudan International Summer School of Chemistry. Explore the fundamental theories and microscopic mechanisms of chemistry together with world-renowned experts, broaden international academic horizons, and build precious academic connections for future research and study.
Registration link of International Summer School
(1) Applicant Requirements
Undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral students worldwide who are interested in chemical theory and mechanism research and have basic knowledge of chemistry-related disciplines.
(2) Tuitions & Fees
The summer school is free of tuition. Relevant activity subsidies will be provided during the program period. Transport and accommodation expenses are not covered and need to be undertaken by participants themselves.
(3) Scholarship
The summer school program will select outstanding participants after the program and offer scholarships to subsidize their international and domestic travel & accommodation expenses. Applicants can consult the contact person for detailed scholarship policies.
(4）Application Process:
External applicants: Please choose either of the following two registration methods, and use only one method to register to avoid duplicate registration.
Please log in http://register.fudan.edu.cn/, search for Fudan International Summer School of Chemical Theory and Mechanism for Graduate Students 2026 (2026年复旦大学旗舰型研究生国际暑期学校项目：化学理论与机制) to fill out the online registration form and upload required materials.
The application link for international students is https://istudent.fudan.edu.cn
Undergraduate students of Fudan University: please choose the corresponding summer courses through the on-campus course selection system, and do not need to register in the above registration system.
Graduate students of Fudan University: Please log in http://register.fudan.edu.cn/, search for Fudan International Summer School of Chemical Theory and Mechanism for Graduate Students 2026 (2026年复旦大学旗舰型研究生国际暑期学校项目：化学理论与机制) to fill out the online registration form and upload required materials, and do not need to register in the above registration system.
For postdocs of Fudan University, please refer to external applicants for the application process for postdocs at Fudan University.
Deadline for international students: 22:00 Beijing time on May 31 2026. (Due to visa issues)
Deadline for others: 22:00 Beijing time on Jun 15 2026.
The selection results are expected to be notified on Jun 25 2026.
（5）Contact Information:
Mrs. Shan
E-mail: huaxue_jiaowu@fudan.edu.cn
Phone: 021-31242798
