Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA)
Yale University
Program overview
High school juniors/rising seniors interested in astrophysics, math, and research who want an online self-study component followed by a residential on-campus experience.
Eligibility
Must be a rising senior to attend and apply while a high school junior or equivalent. Must be 15.5 years or older by July 5, 2026. Must be available for the two-week online directed self-study program and have internet access for online discussion sections. International students must be proficient in English and obtain a student visa or 30-day tourist visa. · No citizenship restriction stated; international students are welcome. English proficiency required, and international students are responsible for obtaining a student visa or 30-day tourist visa.
Key details
- Organization
- Yale University
- Type
- Summer program
- Location
- Yale University campus (on-campus portion); online (online portion)
- Format
- remote
- Eligible grades
- 11
- Application deadline
- March 6, 2026, 11:59 PM Eastern Time
- Cost
- $7,800 full tuition for 2026 (includes academic tuition, room and board, field trips, project costs, instructional materials, computer fees; excludes travel, health insurance, incidental expenses). Financial aid available up to 80% tuition remission on a needs-first basis.
- Time commitment
- Online: about 2-4 hours/day June 22-July 3. On-campus: July 5-August 2 (arrive July 5 by 4pm; leave morning of August 2).
- Application status
- Closed
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.