LSST Discovery Alliance Summer Student Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
LSST Discovery Alliance Summer Student Program
Overview
Annual program bringing an international cadre of undergraduate and graduate students together at major Rubin LSST collaboration meetings to engage with LSST research and community.- Format: Student attendance support at annual Rubin Project & Community Workshop meetings
- Duration: Multi-day workshops (typically August)
- Location: Various (e.g., 2022 & 2023 in Tucson, Arizona)
- Participants: Undergraduate and graduate students
Program Structure
- International students eligible
- Heavy participation from LSST-DA Institutional Members
Geographic Scope
- Undergraduate students actively engaged in LSST-related research
- Graduate students actively engaged in LSST-related research
- Open to all research areas within astronomy/astrophysics
- Special emphasis: Oversubscribed program with highly competitive selection
Eligibility
- 30-second pitch presentations at poster pitch sessions
- Poster sessions for research presentation
- Tours of NOIRLab Machine Shop
- Tours of Caris Mirror Lab
- Breakfast networking with LSST scientists and engineers
- Student-oriented breakout sessions
- Networking with community members
Program Activities (Examples from Recent Years)
- Transportation costs
- Workshop registration
- Housing
- Selected internship stipends
Support Provided
- 2018: 19 students supported
- 2022: 12 undergraduate and 23 graduate students supported (54 applications received, 35 from LSST-DA member institutions)
- 2023: 19 undergraduate students supported
Participation Statistics (Recent Years)
- Undergraduate Program Director (2023+): Ryan Oelkers, Texas A&M University
Leadership
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Submit proposal including LSST-related research description
2. Compete in selection process - highly competitive
3. Selected applicants receive support for travel, registration, and housing
4. Participate in workshop activities including poster presentations and networking
- Description of LSST-related research
- Research pitch (30 seconds for presentation)
- Student background information
Application Materials Required
- Annual applications are oversubscribed
- Approximately 30-40% acceptance rate based on recent statistics
- Selection emphasizes quality of research and community fit
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