Short Courses and Workshops in conjunction with WCCM-ECCOMAS 2026

Preamble

      IACM and ECCOMAS recognize the importance of providing short courses and workshops in conjunction with their flagship events, as a means to foster training and engagement—especially among young researchers. In line with the principles of both organizations, these activities are expected to be offered on a non‑profit, benevolent basis.

Proposal for a Short Course

    1. A proposal for a Short Course (SC) should be submitted to the secretariat of WCCM-ECCOMAS 2026 ( WCCM-ECCOMAS2026_sec@cimne.upc.edu) before April 1, 2026. A proposal must at least include the following items:

      • Title of the course
      • Chairpersons
      • Objectives and target groups
      • Scientific/technical areas covered
      • Provisional time schedule duration: mid-day/full day
      • Expected and minimal number of participants

    2. Proposals will be evaluated by the co-chairs of WCCM-ECCOMAS 2026. The applicants will be notified of acceptance before April 15, 2026.

    3. The format of the courses will be in person. The courses will be held on Sunday July 19, 2026.

    4. All accepted SCs will be announced on the conference website. Registration for SCs incl. payment will proceed via the WCCM-ECCOMAS 2026 website.

    5. The SC chairpersons are responsible for maintaining contact with the Short Courses Conference Secretariat, assigned to give support to all course organizers

    6. The instructor fee is 650 €, to be split among the co‑organizers if there is more than one.

    7. Short course participants will pay 250 € each.

    8. If the operational cost is not covered with a minimum of attendees, the SC will be cancelled. Operational costs include meeting room, equipment, lunch, and morning and afternoon breaks.

    9. In line with the non‑profit purpose of the SCs, any positive balance in the final budget will be transferred to the conference.

    10. IACM and ECCOMAS will support approved SCs through the general dissemination of the SCs via the regular channels (web page, emails, Twitter, LinkedIn, dissemination at conferences, etc.).

    11. Within three months after the event, the chairpersons will submit a final report of the event to the secretariat of WCCM-ECCOMAS 2026. The final report shall at least include:

      • Main parameters of the event
      • The results of a survey among the participants
      • Prognosis for planned future editions