IUCr Scientific Freedom Policy Statement
The Organizing Committee of the International AIC School 2026 shall observe the basic policy of non-discrimination and affirms the right and freedom of scientists to associate in international scientific activity without regard to such factors as ethnic origin, religion, citizenship, language, political stance, gender, sex or age, in accordance with the Statutes of the International Council for Science. At this School no barriers will exist which would prevent the participation of bona fide scientists.
Statement on Gender Balance
The International AIC 2026 School Organizing Committee promotes gender equality and fully supports the IUCr policies. The International AIC 2026 School Organizing Committee will enforce and ensure gender equality among lecturers and participants, and will pay special attention to the gender balance in evaluating bursary applications.