Yale University Dorrit Hoffleit Summer Fellowship 2026 for International Students
Applications are now open for the Yale University Dorrit Hoffleit Summer Fellowship 2026 in the United States. International candidates from around the world are welcome to apply. This fully funded research fellowship covers all related expenses, and there is no application fee. Applicants are also encouraged to apply for the Global Youth Masterclass Paris 2026 in France, which is a fully funded opportunity.
The Dorrit Hoffleit Undergraduate Astronomy Research Fellowship at Yale is named in honor of Dr. E. Dorrit Hoffleit, a distinguished senior research astronomer who dedicated nearly fifty years to Yale’s astronomy department. For over two decades, she directed summer programs for hundreds of students at the Maria Mitchell Observatory on Nantucket Island, many of whom later built successful careers in astronomy. She co-authored The General Catalogue of Trigonometric Stellar Parallaxes and wrote the Bright Star Catalogue. In 1988, the American Astronomical Society awarded her the George Van Biesbroeck Prize in recognition of her lifelong contributions to the field of astronomy.
Students from all countries are eligible to apply for the fully funded Yale University Dorrit Hoffleit Summer Fellowship 2026 in the USA. This eight-week program will be held in June or July 2026 and offers participants the opportunity to work as astronomy researchers at Yale during the summer. Each year, the fellowship attracts hundreds of applicants from around the world. Selected students will conduct research under the close guidance of experienced supervisors at Yale University.
Yale University Dorrit Hoffleit Summer Fellowship 2026 Details
| University: | Yale University |
| Duration: | 8 Weeks |
| Scholarship coverage: | Fully Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | United States |
| Last date: | 15 February 2026 |
Financial Benefits
- A $450 weekly stipend that is paid out every two weeks.
- On-Campus Housing: Accommodations offered in the old Yale Residential Colleges.
- 15-meal weekly coupons that can be used at the residential college dining halls.
- Travel expenditures may be reimbursed up to $1,000.
Documents Required
- Online Application Form
- Academic transcript
- Degree Certificate
- A valid passport
- Letter of recommendation.
- Current CV/Resume
- Other Supporting Documents
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates may apply from any country.
- Undergraduate students majoring in physics, astronomy, or astrophysics are welcome to apply.
- Applicants who are in their second or third year of study at the time of application are encouraged to apply.
- Students are especially encouraged to apply if they have a strong desire to pursue graduate school.
Application Deadline
The Last date to apply for Yale University Dorrit Hoffleit Summer Fellowship 2026 in the USA for International Students is 15th February 2026.
How to Apply for Yale University Dorrit Hoffleit Summer Fellowship?
- Applicants can use the official website to apply online.
- There is no application fee.
