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Interstellar Initiative

A unique opportunity for Early Career Investigators

Overview
Important Dates
  • April 7, 2026: The application period opens.
  • May 14, 2026, 11:59 PM EDT/13:00 PM JST: The application period closes.
  • Mid July 2026: Successful applicants will be notified.
  • August 2026: Orientation session (virtual) will be held.
  • August-September 2026: ECIs will be matched and grouped into teams.
  • October 14-16, 2026: Interstellar Initiative workshop will be held in New York City.
  • After the workshop: Teams will continue to develop their research proposals with mentorship from senior scientists.
  • Early 2027: Report out session (virtual) will be held.
Eligibility and Proposal Guidelines
Details
Program Successes

Contact Us

Please email interstellar@nyas.org with any questions.