LUNAR AND PLANETARY INSTITUTE LAUNCHES 2026 EXTRATERRESTRIAL MATERIALS ACADEMY FOR UNDERGRADUATES
The LPI is now accepting applications for the 2026 Extraterrestrial Materials Academy (ETMA), a 10-week intensive paid summer academy for undergraduate students. The academy will run from June 8 to August 15, 2026.
The academy will provide training for participants to develop analytical and laboratory skills, build knowledge to be competitive for future careers in planetary science, with a focus on sample science, and equip participants with resources to help support their professional journey. Students from colleges and universities that are not R1 institutions are highly encouraged to apply.
Application deadline: January 16, 2026
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