Biophotonics Summer School

June 5th-11th, 2026 at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology 

Explore the principles of biophotonics and their applications to biomedical research at the 10th Biophotonics Summer School, hosted by the NIH Center for Label-free Imaging and Multiscale Biophotonics (CLIMB).

The program offers intensive lectures on imaging technologies and methods of investigation, with a focus on label-free imaging. Participants will develop their understanding of these approaches and explore current research alongside others interested in biophotonics.

What You’ll Learn

The summer school will cover principles of biophotonics, imaging methods, and current research in:

• Quantitative phase imaging

• Chemical imaging and spectroscopy

• Optical coherence tomography

• Nonlinear optical imaging

• Clinical and in vivo imaging

• Computational imaging

Whether you are exploring imaging methods for a new project or expanding your knowledge beyond the techniques you currently use, the program offers an opportunity to connect biophotonics principles with research applications.

Who Should Apply?

The summer school is intended for graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and research scientists interested in biophotonics and label-free imaging.

The application asks about your current position, research interests, and what you hope to learn. Please describe ho

w the program relates to your research or educational goals.

Registration and Participant Support

Selected applicants will be required to pay a $250 registration fee.

CLIMB will provide:

• Housing during the summer school

• Some meals, including lunch

Participants are responsible for:

• The $250 registration fee

• Travel arrangements and expenses

• Meals outside those provided by the program

Travel support is not available. Participants should arrange travel funding through their laboratory, institution, or personal funds.