The IAEA Nuclear Knowledge Management School at ICTP

2011 edition in Trieste, Italy, 5-9 September

“…. Today, as always and more than ever, there is a need to continuously develop and improve safety culture at all levels. High quality nuclear education and training, networking education at regional and interregional levels, and effective management of nuclear knowledge, are key components of this necessary continuous improvement in the safety of nuclear installations… “

A unique opportunity to benefit from a high quality, intensive education and training on implementation of knowledge management programmes in nuclear science and technology.
A teaching staff composed of the most renowned specialists in knowledge management in the nuclear sector.
While studying all essential aspects of nuclear knowledge management, the participants have a chance to share views and experiences on the matter with their international peers in a studious yet convivial atmosphere.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA, Vienna, Austria) in cooperation with the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP, Trieste, Italy) is organizing a School of Nuclear Knowledge Management for professionals from all over the world. The purpose of the School is to provide specialized education and training on implementation of knowledge management in nuclear science and technology.

The School will focus on methodologies and practices for Nuclear Knowledge Management (NKM), including information technology, processes and organizational culture, and human resources dimensions, and its impact on NKM implementation. It will also present the lessons learned and accumulate national experiences and good practices from NKM programmes in academia, industry and governmental sector and technical support organizations.

In place since 2004, the School of Nuclear Knowledge Management helps young professionals around the world working in the nuclear field to better exploit the benefits arising from the integration of knowledge management processes in ‘routine’ business activities in order to improve their performance.

Classes include traditional lectures combined with discussions and practical exercises and case studies. All chosen participants are expected to be actively involved in all school activities.

Target Group

The invitation to the School is directed to professionals involved in research, development or management in industry, in academia and in the governmental sector who are or will be in charge of managing nuclear knowledge in any form.
The programme is suitable for professionals from countries considering introduction of nuclear energy, as well as from countries with an established nuclear power programme.

Programme Requirements

Applicants from all countries that are members of the United Nations, UNESCO or IAEA may attend. Although the main purpose of the ICTP is to help research workers from developing countries within a framework of international cooperation, a limited number of participants from developed countries can also benefit from the School.
Relevant professional experience in the nuclear sector and demonstration of a marked interest in the programme of the School.
As classes take place in English, an advanced level in this language is required.
Due to organizational reasons, the total number of participants is limited.

Admission process

The online application form can be accessed at the activity website where comprehensive instructions will guide you on how to fill out and submit the application form.
Recommendation letters are not mandatory, but may help you in the admission process.

Limited funds are available for some participants, who are nationals of, and working in developing countries and under 45 years old. Such support is available only to those attending the entire activity. There is no registration fee.

More information on:
The web site of the International Centre for Theoretical Physics
the web site of the IAEA, Unit of Nuclear Knowledge Management: or contact the director of the school, Ms. Monica Sbaffoni at m.sbaffoni@iaea.org

Last Updated: 12-August-2011