Sissa

SISSA, officially the Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati, is an international graduate school and research center located in Trieste, Italy. It focuses on advanced studies in science and provides high-level postgraduate education and research opportunities. The school collaborates with the University of Trieste and other international institutions to offer PhD programs and postdoctoral training.

Academic programs and research at SISSA cover physics, mathematics, neuroscience, and related computational sciences. Its research activity encompasses theoretical and mathematical physics, statistical and mathematical methods, computational science, and cognitive and computational neuroscience. PhD programs are carried out in partnership with affiliated universities, emphasizing rigorous training, research independence, and international exchange.

SISSA hosts a diverse community of researchers, including faculty, postdoctoral fellows, visiting scientists, and graduate students. The institute maintains a wide array of research groups and centers, and it regularly organizes seminars, conferences, and collaborative projects. In addition to formal study, SISSA runs educational activities such as summer schools and outreach programs to promote the dissemination of scientific knowledge.

The institution maintains active international collaborations, including ties with the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) and other research centers around the world. This network supports cross-disciplinary research, mobility for researchers, and joint projects that aim to advance science and knowledge at the highest international standards.