Yale Summer Program in Astrophysics (YSPA)
Yale University
Program overview
Rising high school seniors (current 11th graders) passionate about astronomy and physics, strong in science and math, considering careers in scientific research.
Eligibility
Current 11th grade / rising high school senior; strong ability in science and math; keen interest in astrophysics; considering careers in scientific research.
Key details
- Organization
- Yale University
- Type
- Summer research and enrichment program
- Location
- Leitner Family Observatory and Planetarium (LFOP), Yale University; online and residential on Yale's campus
- Format
- remote
- Eligible grades
- 11th grade, Rising high school seniors
- Time commitment
- Intensive; two-week online self-directed study plus four-week residential program.
- Application status
- Closed for 2026
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.