Early Career Scientists

Summer School: Satellite-Based Hydrological Data Assimilation

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Registration is open for the Summer School of "SATELLITE-BASED HYDROLOGICAL DATA ASSIMILATION", August 25-28, 2026, which will be hosted by the Geodesy Research Group of Aalborg University, Denmark. Please register here; and the deadline is…

Meet Guilhem Chicot – Early Career Scientist

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Guilhem Chicot is a French early-career scientist in geophysics and a PhD student at the Royal Observatory of Belgium and KU Leuven. His research explores how geophysical fluids such as the atmosphere, oceans, and hydrosphere influence Earth’s rotation, with a focus on understanding the impacts of climate change on timekeeping and positioning systems.

Geodesy for a Resilient Africa Summer School (2026)

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Registration is now open for the Geodesy for a Resilient Africa Summer School 2026, an intensive hands-on training in Limbé, Cameroon (29 June–3 July 2026) focused on using geodetic and satellite data for climate resilience. Open exclusively to African students, researchers, and practitioners. Registration runs from 6 February to 8 March 2026.

Meet Alfonso Caldiero | Early Career Scientist

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Alfonso Caldiero, an Italian researcher from near Naples, is close to completing his PhD in geodesy, focusing on spacecraft trajectories around small bodies such as asteroids and comets. His research develops methods to infer an asteroid’s internal mass distribution from gravity field measurements, contributing to the analysis of data from current and upcoming space missions.

Spotlight on Young Researchers – ECSNet Video Series

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The IUGG Early Career Scientist Network (ECSNet) launched a video series highlighting Early Career Scientists (ECSs) from all IUGG Associations, including several actively involved in the IAG. This blog series at IAG website will feature selected videos with short profiles, offering insights into the research, motivation, and career paths of the next generation of geodesists.
IAG Early Career Scientists ECS Networking

Open Call for Early Career Researchers – EPOS-GNSS TCS Participation in EPOS Days 2026

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The GNSS Data & Products Thematic Core Service (EPOS-GNSS TCS) will support the participation of two Early Career Researchers (ECRs) in the ECR session at EPOS Days 2026 (16–20 March 2026, Cagliari, Italy). Selected ECRs will give a flash presentation and a poster, with travel support provided according to EPOS rules. Eligible applicants must be PhD students or have obtained their PhD within the last 7 years, actively use EPOS-GNSS data or products, and be able to attend the event. Applications (single PDF) including abstract, motivation, and a recommendation letter must be submitted by 5 December 2025 to

Canadian Geophysical Union 2026 Scientific Meeting – Call for Abstracts

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The Canadian Geophysical Union (CGU) announces the opening of abstract submissions for the 2026 Scientific Meeting, to be held May 24–27, 2026, in Halifax, Canada. The Geodesy Section will offer a comprehensive program covering advances in gravity field modelling, geoid and height system modernization, GNSS/GNSS-IR, InSAR, geodynamics, deformation monitoring, satellite missions, and innovations in gravimetry. International contributions from the IAG community are encouraged. Travel support for students and Early Career Researchers is available. The abstract submission deadline is January 10, 2026.

New IAG Publications | Geodesist’s Handbook 2024 & IAG Travaux 2023–2025

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The IAG has released two flagship open-access references: the Geodesist’s Handbook 2024 and the IAG Travaux Report 2023–2025. The Handbook presents IAG statutes, structure, officers, and planned scientific activities, while the Travaux documents scientific and organizational progress across all IAG components. Both volumes provide DOIs for the full work and for each chapter, supporting precise citation and strengthening the international visibility of IAG activities.

From Struve to Space: 11th Nordic Geodetic Commission Summer School held in Estonia 2025

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The Nordic Geodetic Commission’s 11th Summer School "From Struve to Space" gathered 61 participants from 13 countries in Tartu, Estonia (Aug 25–29, 2025). Hosted for the first time on the Baltic shore, the event blended history and innovation — exploring GNSS, machine learning, and geodesy’s future. A collegial, inspiring setting connected young researchers with Struve’s scientific legacy.

IAG Honors Outstanding Contributions in Geodesy: Awardees of 2023 and 2024

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The International Association of Geodesy (IAG) has honored four outstanding scientists with its Young Author’s and Best Reviewer’s Awards for 2023 and 2024. The recipients are Dr. Safoora Zaminpardaz, Dr. Justyna Śliwińska-Bronowicz, Dr. Bailing Li, and Dr. Judit Benedek. These awards recognize excellence in scientific research and dedicated service to the geodetic community worldwide.