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STScI Space Astronomy Summer Program (SASP)

Previous cycle deadline

January 31, 2026

Cycle closed. Check the official website for the next one.

Location

Maryland, United States

Level of study

Undergraduate

Cycle

2026/2027

Entry ID PR-53055

At a glance

The Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) — the science operations centre for the Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes — hires about a dozen college students each summer for its Space Astronomy Summer Program (SASP).

Who can apply

  • Primarily upper-division undergraduates (other strong candidates considered case by case)
  • Strong interest in space-based astronomy, engineering, or public outreach
  • Background in astronomy, mathematics, and/or physics is helpful but not strictly required
  • Open to US and international applicants (visa assistance provided)
Read the full eligibility criteria

Contact

https://www.stsci.edu/opportunities/space-astronomy-summer-program

Space Telescope Science Institute, 3700 San Martin Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218, United States

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