GVNL-ECCM Graduate School 2025

The Graduate School offers students the opportunity to delve into fundamental concepts of electrochemistry and its various applications. The aim is to create a community where students can interact and learn from each other..

The event takes place annually and lasts for four days. During these days, professionals from the electrochemistry community gather to share knowledge and have fun. Besides thematic sessions, relaxation activities are also planned.

The GVNL-ECCM Graduate School offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge, gain contacts within the industry and further develop your passion for electrochemistry. Whether you are just starting your career or already have years of experience, this event promises to be interesting and inspiring for anyone interested in electrochemistry.

Please note that spots are limited and 50 are available. Pre-register now for the canditate selection procedure.

When: July 1-4th 2025
Where: Fletcher Hotel-Restaurant De Witte Raaf, Duinweg 117, 2204 AT Noordwijk
For whom: The school is open to researchers from both scientific institutes and companies and aims for a balanced mix of participants.

What are the fees

PhD students and postdocs: € 600*
Industrial participants and lectoren: € 1.200*
*This includes tax, meals, activities and accommodation.

How to register for the selection process

There are 50 spots available and pre-registration closes on April 1st
If you registered on time, we will contact you about your participation before the end of April

Following your selection to join our school, you have until May 16th to complete your payment. If you cannot make it, kindly cancel at your earliest convenience to allow others the opportunity.

Important
When pre-registration closes, the organising committee will review the applications and make a selection among them. There is room for 50 participants. A healthy balance between industrial and academic participants and a representative geographical distribution will be sought. Priority will be given to researchers in their earlier career stages (PhDs versus postdocs) and candidates who have registered early.

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Cancellation policies are as follows:

Before May 17, 2024: Full refund, minus €7.50 administration costs.
Between May 18 and June 7, 2024: 50% refund.
After June 8, 2024: No refund.
For no-shows, an additional €100 fee will be imposed on the school fee to offset reservation costs.

The organization reserves the right to cancel the event if there is insufficient interest.

In these video’s more information from the organisation and past students. The Graduate School offers students the opportunity to learn about fundamental concepts of electrochemistry and various applications

• Fundamentals of Electrochemistry – Marc Koper (UL)
• Best practices in electrochemistry – Amanda Garcia (UvA) & Marco Altomare (UT)
• Industrial electrochemistry (water and chlor-alkali electrolysis) + mass transport – Thijs de Groot (TUe)
• X-ray and vibrational spectroscopy – Ward vd Stam (UU) & Rik Mom (UL)
• Redox flow batteries (fundamentals and challenges) – Antoni Forner Cuenca (TUe)
• Electrochemical CO2 conversion – Tom Burdyny (TUD)
• High Temperature Fuel Cells and Electrolysis: From Fundamentals to Application & Modeling – Vassilis Kyriakou (RUG) & Aayan Banerjee (UT)

It’s been an incredible week filled with electrochemistry-related activities. There were lectures, presentations, and talks that provided valuable insights and knowledge.

But it wasn’t all work – also there was the chance to make new friends and engage in poster sessions, which were a great way to connect with others in the field. Overall, it was a jam-packed and productive week, with a nice balance of learning and networking.

Register online for the event.