US Astrophysics Internship for International Students

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the challenges faced by international students seeking astrophysics internships in the U.S. The user from Singapore is preparing to study Astrophysics at Columbia University and is looking for summer internship opportunities that do not require U.S. citizenship. A participant mentions that Montana State University offers a Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program in solar physics that accepts international applicants, suggesting that the user also consider summer research opportunities at Columbia itself.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs
  • Familiarity with astrophysics and astronomy fields
  • Knowledge of internship application processes for international students
  • Awareness of U.S. citizenship requirements for internships
NEXT STEPS
  • Research Montana State University's REU program in solar physics
  • Investigate summer research opportunities available at Columbia University
  • Explore other universities with REU programs that accept international students
  • Learn about the application process for internships as an international student in the U.S.
USEFUL FOR

International students pursuing degrees in astrophysics, academic advisors, and anyone seeking internship opportunities in astronomy without U.S. citizenship requirements.

SpaceMusicGeek
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Hi guys,

I'm from Singapore and am starting my studies in Astrophysics in Columbia in like 2 weeks! I am so excited! I am planning a bit ahead and looking at REU website for next summer's internships, and I really want an internship in my field of astrophysics. Looking through that website, it seems that most of the minimum requirement is : I have to be a US Citizen... ... argh... ... I guess I can apply for the lottery, but in the meantime, do you guys know ANY INTERNSHIP IN ASTROPHYSICS ( seriously, anything in the summer , as long as it is within astrophysics/astronomy ) where I do not have to be a US Citizen to get an Internship? I'm desperate and will do anything to get experience in Astronomy!

HELP!

SpaceNerd
 
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Montana State has an REU in solar physics which accepts international applicants. I think there is one other, but I can't remember it off the top of my head right now. You might be better off just seeking summer research at Columbia.
 

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