The study of unconventional electronic states is the object of the GDR MEETICC http://gdr-meeticc.cnrs.fr/ to which this school belongs, GDR being the French scientific networks of CNRS, kind of a virtual laboratory between several institutions, on a common subject area.

These electronic states can be found in the presence of strong correlations between electrons, involving the coupling between different degrees of freedom of charge, spin, orbit or lattice. They can also be observed in uncorrelated electron systems, influenced by system topology, confinement or proximity effects.

They are the source of remarkable properties, such as high temperature superconductivity, giant magnetoresistance or surface metallic states, which have to be understood in order to finely control them for industrial purposes.

Understanding these complex states requires a mastery of diverse skills in materials chemistry, condensed matter physics, and theory. The related themes are at the the very edge of the field, using state of the art experiments and theories. The aim of the GDR is not only to structure this community, but also to make it play a role in the training of thesis students and young researchers, who will be the engines of tomorrow's progress. The GDR school naturally follows this line of thinking.

The school is structured around five large blocks, each block comprising basic courses, advanced courses and possibly practical work. These blocks are:
- Magnetism, superconductivity and topological effects in materials
- Theory of the magnetism and of correlated electrons
- Band structure by Density Functional Theory (DFT)
- Solid state chemistry
- Materials synthesis, physical experiments and spectroscopy.

The school is open to doctoral students, researchers and engineers who wish to familiarize themselves with these topics. The courses will be taught in English and in three levels, which will be articulated between them: basic courses, advanced courses and seminars. Practical work will complement specific subjects.

Note that posters can be exhibited throughout the school in the room where coffee breaks will be held. Although there will not be a specific session, all participants are encouraged to present them.

Last but not least, for any useful purpose (as for doctorate school and others training plans) the total teaching hours planned are of 38.5, of which 4 hours of practicals and 2 of exercises.