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Summer School H2O'Lyon - ZABR 2026

From June 22, 2026 to June 27, 2026

On the banks of the Ain River (France)

After a successful first edition in 2023, H2O’Lyon and the LTER Rhône (ZABR) are happy to announce the second edition of the Gravel Bed Rivers interdisciplinary summer school on the bank of the Ain river !


In June 2026, a cohort of young and inspiring researchers will get a chance to experience a week of theory and practice on gravel bed river functioning and management at the Ain River in France. Experts from different fields will contribute to a multi-layered program aiming to bridge theoretical knowledge and pratical issues. 

Let yourself be tempted and come to this second edition of this interdisciplinary summer school! The long term socio-ecological research (LSTER) site of the Ain River is a wonderful opportunity to explore data for over 40 years and to share with local actors.

The teaching staff includes experienced and internationally renowned scientists such as Hervé Piégay (CNRS, ENS de Lyon), Thibault Datry (INRAE, Lyon), Nicolas Lamouroux (INRAE, Lyon), Jérôme Lejot (University of Lyon 2). 


Program

A clever mix of field observations, data analysis, in situ and indoor presentations and informal discussions will immerse you in the reality of cutting-edge research in eco-hydro-morphology in relation to its territory and actors. Experts from different fields will present various sampling techniques and tools and their application. 

Participants will gain knowledge on the following topics:
  • Multi-use management of water and perception by actors
  • Ecohydrology and geomorphology of gravel-bed rivers
  • Ecology of intermittent rivers
  • Remote sensing for large scale studies

Detailed program soon


So don't wait any longer and register to be part of the 18 people selected for this adventure ! 

Fees and eligibility
  • The summer school is open to students in MSc and PhD water related programs and to post-doctoral fellows. Participants must be able to communicate fluently in English.
  • The participation fee is 750€. It covers: attendance to the school (including course material and field trips), breakfasts, breaks, lunches, dinners, accommodation (5 nights from Monday 22th June to Saturday 27th June).
  • Participation fee for MSc and PhD students from the H2O'Lyon community are paid by H2O'Lyon
  • After receiving the confirmation concerning your selection (early April 2026), you will be asked to proceed for the payment of the participation fee.

Venue

  • The summer school will be hosted by the Tour d'Oncin center, a suitable lodging and conference location near the Ain River. 
  • Travel from Lyon to the Tour d'Oncin and back to Lyon is arranged by the organizers. Travel costs to and from the meeting point in Lyon are not included in the participation fees. 
  • Room booking is included in the registration fees and arranged by the organizers. Please contact h2olyon@univ-lyon1.fr for any question regarding your accomodation. 

How to apply


To apply, interested candidates should submit a completed application form and their CV before March 15 , 2026. For any question regarding your application please contact h2olyon@univ-lyon1.fr. 

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Organizers
  • Sara Puijalon (CNRS, University of Lyon 1)
  • Hervé Capra (INRAE de Lyon)
  • Claire-Lise Meyer et Bastien Cerino (H2O'Lyon)
  • Anne Clémens (ZABR)