The applications are now open for the STScI SASP Summer Program 2026 in the USA. Each Year, STScI invites students to its Space Astronomy Summer Program (SASP). It is a Fully Funded Summer Internship for International students from all around the world. Participants will arrive at the STScI campus in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. The Duration of the STScI Summer Internship is 9 weeks. The Summer Internship will run from June 1 to July 31, 2026. There is no application fee, and applicants from all nationalities can apply. The STScI Summer Internship is open to Undergraduate and Graduate students. The STScI will assist International students in obtaining a work visa if necessary. More details are below.

Details About STScI SASP Summer Program 2026

• Host Country: USA
• Internship Location: STScI campus in Baltimore, Maryland
• Duration: 9 Weeks
• Program Dates: 2nd June to 1st August 2025
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 23rd January 2026

Financial Benefits

The Program Covers:

• Weekly Stipend
• Work Visa
• Round Airfare Tickets
• Accommodation
• Access to a Laptop and a Computer during the Internship
• You can use the Metro if you would like to travel to nearby cities such as Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, or New York City.

Also Check: BDSY Summer Program 2026 at Yale, USA (Fully Funded)

Internship Areas

• Data Reduction and Interpretation
• Software Development
• Software Engineering
• Instrument Calibration and Support
• Scientific Writing
• Public Outreach
• Strong Interest in:
  • • Space-based Astronomy
    • Engineering
    • Public Outreach (Other candidates may be considered on an individual basis)