PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Organiser
- CIERA, Northwestern University
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- On campus · From 3 weeks
- Age / stage
- See eligibility
- Type
- Research & selective
- Information year
- 2026
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- The core builds Python and astronomy skills. The extension adds a mentored project.
Eligibility and international applicants
Check the core programme and the extension separately for grade rules, availability and participation requirements.
The specific international pathway still needs confirmation. Do not assume eligibility for Chinese applicants.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Current dates await publication or further verification.
Costs
Current full costs require verification. Check tuition, accommodation, meals, insurance and travel inclusions.
Fit and preparation
Try plotting an astronomy dataset in Python before deciding whether to seek the research extension.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗sites.northwestern.edu
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.
