Dates, Deadlines, Stipends, and More

The 2020 Space Astronomy Summer Program ran for 9 weeks, from Monday, June 1 to Friday, July 31. 

2020 Space Astronomy Summer Program students
2020 Space Astronomy Summer Program
2019 Space Astronomy Summer Program students
2019 Space Astronomy Summer Program
2018 Space Astronomy Summer Program students
2018 Space Astronomy Summer Program
2017 Space Astronomy Summer Program students
2017 Space Astronomy Summer Program
2016 Space Astronomy Summer Program students
2016 Space Astronomy Summer Program
2015 Space Astronomy Summer Program students
2015 Space Astronomy Summer Program
2014 Space Astronomy Summer Program students
2014 Space Astronomy Summer Program
2013 Space Astronomy Summer Program students
2013 Space Astronomy Summer Program

Stipends and Subsidies

The stipend for the 2020 program was $680 per week, which is comparable to other astronomical summer internships in the U.S. Travel and housing assistance not provided for the 2021 Virtual SASP.

Applications

Internships will be promoted through our Career Opportunities website. Prospective interns must be located in and legally eligible to work in the U.S. Explore opportunities.

Visas

Students who are non-U.S. citizens will need a visa to work in the U.S. regardless of where their college or university is located. We provide assistance to qualified international applicants in the acquisition of appropriate visas and other work documents required to work at STScI.  If you are accepted, our Human Resources department will contact you to provide assistance in obtaining a work visa. 

Our Location

Learn more about where STScI is located, the Baltimore area, or find directions.

Have questions? Review frequently asked questions or contact us: saspinfo@stsci.edu.