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ICTP in Numbers


How many scientists have visited ICTP, and where do they come from? What do they research while they are here?

Since its inception, ICTP has received more than 116,000 visits from scientists representing 184 countries, more than half of those from developing countries.

In 1964, ICTP had 154 visitors from 40 countries. In 2009, it received 6,972 visitors from 137 countries. Forty-seven percent of the visitors came from developed countries while the remaining 53% came from developing countries, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and transition countries.

Map: Where ICTP visitors come from, 1970 to 2009

ICTP Conferences and Workshops


In 2009, ICTP organised 58 training activities in the form of conferences and workshops, providing training to 3,412 course participants for an average length of stay of 12 days at its Trieste campus. Also, the Centre held 10 regional training activities in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. An additional 1,922 scientists visited the centre for non-ICTP-related hosted conferences.

Statistics by Field

Research and training at ICTP focusses on five research areas:

  • High Energy, Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics (HECAP);
  • Condensed Matter and Statistical Physics (CMSP);
  • Mathematics (Math)
  • Earth System Physics (ESP);
  • Applied Physics (AP);
and a Multidisciplinary Lab (MLab) mainly focussed on interdisciplinary experimental activities.

Training and Educational Programmes at ICTP


ICTP provides scientists from developing countries with the continuing training and skills that they need to enjoy long and productive careers. By providing these scientists with on-going opportunities for research and learning, ICTP has been a major force in stemming the scientific brain drain. The table below summarizes programme participation for 2009.

Table: Training and Education Programmes at ICTP in 2009

Training and Education in Developing Countries


In 2009, ICTP's Office of External Activities (OEA) supported six Affiliated Centres, 13 projects, 11 networks, 75 scientific meetings and eight new visiting scholars.

Office of External Activities (OEA)

Female Scientists at ICTP


Female Scientists by Region

Over the past eight years, the number of women participating in ICTP activities has increased steadily and now stands at 20 percent. In 2009, 128 female scientists came from Africa, 262 from Asia, 139 from Latin America, 122 from transition countries, and 424 from developed regions.





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