The CECAM-Lorentz program plans to host a leading-edge workshop in computational simulation and modeling and its application in molecular simulations and related areas.
The theme of this year’s call is “Addressing the carbon footprint and environmental impact of computational science: between software and hardware”.
What we seek
• a team of 3-5 scientific organizers, broad and diverse (e.g. in geographical affiliation, gender, scientific area, etc.)
• an innovative scientific program that takes us beyond our current boundaries
• an open and interactive format, with few lectures
What we offer
• a 5-day workshop for up to 25 people between 1 February and 31 May 2027
• funding for accommodation, catering, travel and other organizational costs
• a professional support organization
Procedure
• 1-page expression of interest by 17 December 2025
• if shortlisted, a full application by 1 March 2026
• final decision by 2 April 2026
• submit applications via www.cecam.org/submit-lorentz-proposal
Please find answers to several FAQs here.
Contact
Andrea Cavalli, director CECAM, director@cecam.org
Roeland Merks, director Lorentz Center, competition@lorentzcenter.nl
Henriette Jensenius, scientific manager Lorentz Center, jensenius@lorentzcenter.nl
CECAM-Lorentz call winners
2025 - 2026
Sustainable Computing with Neuromorphic and Quantum-Inspired Technologies
Rob van Nieuwpoort, Leiden University
Aida Todri-Sanial, Eindhoven University of Technology
Chris Broekema, Leiden University
Jultia Corbalan
Johan Mentink, Radboud University
2024 - 2025
Greening AI with Software Engineering
Luís Cruz, Delft University of Technology
June Sallou, Delft University of Technology
Maja Kirkeby, Roskilde University
Silverio Martínez-Fernández, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
João Paulo Fernandes
2023 - 2024
Atomistic modelling of solid-liquid interfaces in electrocatalysis
Nuria López, Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia
Marc Koper, University of Leiden
Hannes Jonsson, University of Iceland
Max García-Melchor, Trinity College Dublin
Giancarlo Cicero, Politecnico di Torino
Previous CECAM-Lorentz call winners
