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Call for Applications – 2026 Workshop on High-Pressure Mineral Physics & Magmatic Petrology @LMV Clermont-Ferrand

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Marine BOULANGER
Tue, Mar 17, 2026 10:46 AM

Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the 2026 edition of the Workshop on High-Pressure Mineral Physics and Magmatic Petrology , designed for Master’s and Ph.D. students interested in experimental Earth sciences.

The workshop will feature introductory lectures on key topics in mineral physics and magmatic petrology, combined with hands-on training in high-pressure experimental techniques.
Participants will gain practical experience with piston-cylinder, multi-anvil, and diamond anvil cell experiments, as well as melt inclusion analysis.
A dedicated session will also introduce synchrotron-based experiments.

Workshop Details:
Location: Laboratoire Magmas et Volcans, Clermont-Ferrand, France
Dates: November 2–6, 2026

Costs:
Participation is free of charge. The workshop covers travel within mainland Europe, accommodation, breakfast, and lunch. Please note that international airfare is not included.

Application Process:
Participation is limited to 15 students. Applicants will be selected based on the relevance of their academic background and research interests.
[ https://lmv.uca.fr/call-for-applications-2026-workshop-on-high-pressure-mineral-physics-magmatic-petrology/ ]
The application deadline is June 15, 2026.

To apply, please send the following documents to geeth.manthilake@uca.fr:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A one-page statement of motivation describing the applicant’s research interests and how the workshop will support their academic development

We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming you to Clermont-Ferrand.

Best regards,
On behalf of Geeth Manthilake
On behalf of the Organizing Committee

[ https://lmv.uca.fr/call-for-applications-2026-workshop-on-high-pressure-mineral-physics-magmatic-petrology/ | LMV website ]

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the 2026 edition of the Workshop on High-Pressure Mineral Physics and Magmatic Petrology , designed for Master’s and Ph.D. students interested in experimental Earth sciences. The workshop will feature introductory lectures on key topics in mineral physics and magmatic petrology, combined with hands-on training in high-pressure experimental techniques. Participants will gain practical experience with piston-cylinder, multi-anvil, and diamond anvil cell experiments, as well as melt inclusion analysis. A dedicated session will also introduce synchrotron-based experiments. Workshop Details: Location: Laboratoire Magmas et Volcans, Clermont-Ferrand, France Dates: November 2–6, 2026 Costs: Participation is free of charge. The workshop covers travel within mainland Europe, accommodation, breakfast, and lunch. Please note that international airfare is not included. Application Process: Participation is limited to 15 students. Applicants will be selected based on the relevance of their academic background and research interests. [ https://lmv.uca.fr/call-for-applications-2026-workshop-on-high-pressure-mineral-physics-magmatic-petrology/ ] The application deadline is June 15, 2026. To apply, please send the following documents to geeth.manthilake@uca.fr: • Curriculum Vitae (CV) • A one-page statement of motivation describing the applicant’s research interests and how the workshop will support their academic development We look forward to receiving your applications and welcoming you to Clermont-Ferrand. Best regards, On behalf of Geeth Manthilake On behalf of the Organizing Committee [ https://lmv.uca.fr/call-for-applications-2026-workshop-on-high-pressure-mineral-physics-magmatic-petrology/ | LMV website ]