LASCALA is an Erasmus Mundus Master programme run in partnership with Sapienza Universita di Roma, Lund University and Salamanca University dedicated to large-scale high-intensity lasers, accelerators and gravitational wave detectors. This programme leads to joint degrees from the partner universities and, for Paris Saclay, is based on the M1 General Physics and M2 GI/PLATO programmes.
Students selected for the M1 programme choose to spend their first semester at Paris Saclay or Salamanca. For the second semester, they choose between 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 with M2 GI/PLATO students. After a core curriculum and several immersion sessions on the major facilities at the Saclay plateau, students gradually specialise in one of three areas: intense lasers, accelerators, or gravitational wave detectors. The semester ends with a thematic winter school. The Master's programme concludes with a 5-month Master's thesis in a research laboratory or a company in the field.
Informations
Skills
Students acquire solid knowledge of accelerator physics, intense lasers and their interaction with plasmas, as well as gravitational wave detection. Cross-disciplinary skills are also taught, such as cross-disciplinary technologies and large project management. Students also acquire experimental skills, the ability to work in groups and, of course, to work and express themselves in a highly international context.
Objectives
The LASCALA master aims at training experts in the most advancedexperimental and theoretical tools and concepts in accelerators, high power lasersand associated advanced sources, as well as in their applications for science and society. The LASCALA master was created in the frame of theEuropean universityalliance for Global Health -EUGLOH, coordinated byParis-Saclay University, withLund University,Sapienza University of Romeand theUniversity of Szegedas partners. The students will be ready to develop innovative ideas and enterprises related to large scale facilities. This course addresses an increasing demand for highly skilled scientists and engineers ready to contribute to this adventure and enter the job market with solid skills.The programme includes classes, tutorials, project
- and research-based trainings. Students will take advantage of seminars by international speakers, up-to-date technology demonstrations, as well as visits and practices on large scale facilities (e.g. Synchrotron SOLEIL, Pettawatt laser APOLLON, Proton Therapy Centre of Orsay, Lund Laser Centre, MaxIV synchrotron, ELI-ALPS laser facility, SPARC particle accelerator, FLAME multiterrawatt laser, CERN, etc.).Students must complete their training with a 6-month internship in the academic sector or in the industry.An intensive summer school also fosters the students' entrepreneurial skills including economy management, communication, patent law, and technology transfer courses so they can face the job market.The strong partnership with SMEs and research & innovation centres allows the students to strengthen their professional skills and build their international network.The medium of instruction is English.Scholarships are available. Look the website for precise dates:https://master-lascala.eu/
Career Opportunities
Further Study Opportunities
Chercheur/chercheuse en R&D ou expert·e en modélisation et analyse de données dans des entreprises ou laboratoires de pointe.
Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Ingénieur·e en Machine Learning dans des secteurs innovants (tech, finance, santé, énergie, etc.) ;
Doctorat
Thèse de doctorat
Fees and scholarships
The amounts may vary depending on the programme and your personal circumstances.
Admission Route
Capacity
Available Places
Target Audience and Entry Requirements
Students recruited for this programme are enrolled in the first year of a Master's degree (M1 level) for a period of two years. The target audience is students who are comfortable with the international context of research, the use of English in teaching, and who have a solid foundation (Bachelor's degree level) in fundamental or applied physics.
Application Period(s)
From 30/01/2026 to 25/04/2026
Supporting documents
Compulsory supporting documents
Copy of passport.
Motivation letter.
All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
Certificate of English level.
Curriculum Vitae.
Additional supporting documents
VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
Supporting documents :
- Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
- Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
- Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
- Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
- Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
- Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
- Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.