COST Action PROBONO can provide additional support to the selected interns for the following intenships at ELI.
Deadline: 20 June 2025
- IN_10_25: Characterization of Liquid Target Systems for Ion Acceleration |
- IN_21_25: Applications of Machine Learning in a High-Power Laser System and Laser Plasma Acceleration |
- IN_6_25: Development of Laser Diagnostics for Laser-Plasma Acceleration |
- IN_18_25: System for optimization of laser focusing and target orientation (OFO) |
- IN_18_12: Study of ion beam transport solutions for laser-driven ion beam |
The grant of 800€ from COST Action PROBONBO is intented to cover travel cost and/or other expenses of the intern, while ELI provides financial remuneration to cover living costs during the internship.
This grant is available for interns:
- coming from abroad to Czech Republic,
- affiliated to a legal entity in a COST Full/Cooperating Member or Near Neighbour Country (NNC), https://www.cost.eu/Country_Organisations_Table
- not started yet the internship and will complete it before 15 October 2025.
Deadline to apply for PROBONO support: 20 June 2025
How to apply:
Application containing your CV and a motivation letter with clear indication of the internship subject and request for PROBONO grant should be submitted to Andrea Furst (
To request the grant, follow the procedure described standard procedure for Short Term Scientific Mission (STSM) at e-COST (STSM Guide)
- complete the STSM application form
- attach a letter/email confirming your acceptance for the internship
Upon completion of the internship, submit your reimbursement claim via the e-COST platform, along with a short report on your experience and learnings.
We would like also to have one or more photos from your internship which we can share on our website and social channels.
Don't miss this chance to gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge laser science and join a vibrant international research community!

