Applications Open for FAIM 2026 – Future of Automotive for Intelligent Mobility

Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of the MUNER Summer School Future of Automotive for Intelligent Mobility.

This international program is aimed at PhD students and young researchers in automotive and mobility engineering. 

The Summer School will run in Bologna (University of Bologna – Dept. of Industrial Engineering) from 20 to 31 July 2026, and will host about 30 selected participants.

Over the two-week program, participants will engage in lectures, hands-on workshops and company visits (totaling roughly 60 hours of instruction and 20 hours of practical activities).

The curriculum covers the technologies shaping tomorrow’s vehicles: new materials and manufacturing processes, advanced (sustainable) powertrains, energy storage and sustainable fuels, sensors and connectivity, power electronics, computing and artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and fleet management. All activities will be conducted in English.

The Summer School is organized by MUNER – Motor Valley University in collaboration with top regional companies, ensuring networking and real industry exposure.

The initiative is part of the MUSE – Motorvehicle University Skills Empowerment project (co-funded by Regione Emilia-Romagna and the EU’s FSE+ 2021-2027).

Applications are open from March 2026 until June 2026.

Interested students should apply via the official form: https://fmb.unimore.it/application-form-summer-school-future-of-automotive-for-intelligent-mobility-2026/