Research moves between two complementary modes: Day Science, the rigorous testing of ideas, and Night Science, the creative process where those ideas first emerge. Postdocs can join us on the 25th June for a Night Science workshop, to learn how creativity, interdisciplinarity and exploration can spark your next big idea.Are you finding it difficult to come up with a truly innovative idea for your next grant application? Do you ever feel stuck in an experiment, in familiar ways of thinking, even when you know there must be new angles to explore?Science progress moves between two complementary modes: Day Science, the rigorous testing of ideas, and Night Science, the creative process where those ideas first emerge. Indeed, what we call the scientific method tells us what to do once we have a hypothesis – but where do these hypotheses come from in the first place? François Jacob famously called this part the realm of ‘Night Science’.Drawing on the Night Science training framework developed by Profs Itai Yanai and Martin Lercher, this workshop will introduce thinking tools and exercises to help you foster exploratory thinking, interdisciplinarity and a general attitude of openness towards new ideas applied to your own research challenges. The course is provided by a certified Night Science trainer from the EPFL Research Office.This interactive workshop is designed specifically for postdoctoral researchers who want to:Generate novel, high-risk/high-reward ideas for grants and publicationsOvercome conceptual or experimental roadblocksExpand their thinking beyond conventional frameworksReconnect with the creative side of the scientific processWhen and Where: June 25, 2026, 08:30-14:00. On-site only, room MED0 1618 (Lausanne campus). Lunch provided.Programme:08:30-08:45 Breakfast + Welcome coffee08:45-10:15 Session 1: Night science, openness, improvisation, takes two to think + Exercise10:15-10:30 Coffee break10:30-12:00 Session 2: Import/export, 2 languages + Exercise12:00-12:30 Lunch12:30-13:30 Session 3: Hypothesis is a liability, what’s the question + Exercise13:30-14:00 Wrap-up DiscussionRegistration: Participation limited to 30 attendees, on a first-come first-served basis. Register early to secure your spot here. A waiting list will be organised.Registration will close on June 18th after which attendance will be confirmed by email.Any questions? Contact the Research Office at [email protected].