2026年李政道研究所天文学本科生WISP（“寒曦”本科生学者计划） 2026 TDLI Winter Intensive Study Program (WISP) in Astrophysics

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李政道研究所是由诺贝尔物理学奖获得者李政道先生建议，经党和国家领导人批示，在国家部委和上海市的大力支持下，于2016年11月在上海交通大学成立。李政道研究所天文与天体物理分部（以下简称“李所天文部”）的主要研究方向包括宇宙学、星系形成与演化、致密星与高能天体物理、恒星物理、系外行星、实验室天体物理等。李所天文部集聚了一大批治学严谨、学术造诣深厚、科研成果卓著的学科领军人物。在过去的数年中，学科迅速发展，目前已经形成了一支具有重要国际影响的科研队伍（点击下方“星空引路人”系列链接）。
 

2026年（首届）李所天文部本科生 Winter Intensive Study Program（WISP；“寒曦”本科生学者计划）现已启动！该活动专门为优秀的、热爱天体物理的本科生量身打造，作为一个WISP Undergraduate Fellow（寒曦本科生学者），你可以自己挑选合适的日期（2026年1月12日至28日以内即可）访问位于上海浦东新区的上海李政道研究所，而李所天文部将为你提供为期三天的沉浸式研学体验。

WISP的背景和目标：

 

“寒曦” 学者计划希望用冬日里的一缕科学之光（a wisp of light）来点亮刚结束期末考试周的你：一旦入选WISP Fellow，李所天文部将为你提供从大学所在地前往上海，再从上海返程家乡或大学所在地的车旅费用，以及三天的食宿费用。而你在此期间只需要：

  • 打开视野：了解李所天文部正在进行的天体物理与宇宙学前沿研究，
  • 深度互动：与你感兴趣的李所天文部的老师进行面对面交流讨论，
  • 探索前沿：在一位老师的指导下，在三天时间内完成一个“迷你”小课题。

 

WISP的活动内容：

入选的寒曦学者可根据自身日程，在1月12日至28日期间任选3天访问李政道研究所。

本活动无正式讲座，无集体活动。在这3天内，入选的学生需按以下日程安排活动：

  • 首日：学生需与至少五位老师进行交流（每次交流不超过半小时）。学生需自行确定这五位老师人选，并在抵达李政道研究所前完成预约。交流中，每位老师将介绍其研究团队并布置迷你科研题目。
  • 次日与第三日：每位学生需在首日结束前选定一道题目，随后两天将在选定老师的指导下，全程专注于完成该迷你科研题目。
  • 第三日结束时：每位学生向指导老师汇报研究成果，完成WISP项目。书面报告可在假期完成，以延续交流。

WISP的报名须知：

  • 活动语言：英文和中文。
  • 参与对象：天文、物理或相关专业的二、三年级本科生。
  • 费用说明：李政道研究所将为入选学员提供本地住宿和餐饮，并报销从各自大学到上海、以及从上海回到各自大学或者家乡的路费。
  • 报名方式：
    • 扫描二维码填写报名表。
    • 在腾讯文档中直接上传相关材料（大学期间成绩单，排名证明，个人简历，个人陈述为必需材料）。
  • 筛选说明：WISP委员会将依据报名者的材料进行严格、公平的遴选。入选者将在报名截止日期后收到进一步邮件通知。
  • 报名截止日期：2026年1月1日

         报名表

活动地点

李政道研究所
地址：上海市浦东新区李所路1号

联系方式

如有疑问，请发送邮件至段老师 duanlisha@sjtu.edu.cn

诚挚邀请热爱天体物理与宇宙学的你加入WISP本科生学者计划，期待在TDLI与大家相聚，共同探索宇宙的奥秘！
 

李所天文部星空领路人系列：

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/pn8tdhRz2xTdYhOxwDXfXA

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/wi3Hu9jF43o8HN_xXblndg

https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/_qA0qQiEQmzR_tLS2aRBCg

 

2026 TDLI Winter Intensive Study Program (WISP) in Astrophysics

The Tsung-Dao Lee Institute (TDLI), founded in November 2016 with Nobel Laureates Prof. Tsung Dao Lee as the Honorary Director and Prof. Frank Wilczek as the Founding Director, is a leading research institute focusing on high-energy physics, astrophysics, and quantum physics. Currently directed by Prof. Jie Zhang, TDLI aims to foster world-class research in physics and astronomy.

We are delighted to announce the 2026 TDLI Winter Intensive Study Program (WISP) in Astrophysics, a three-day program designed for undergraduate students passionate about astrophysics and astronomy. The event will last from January 12 to January 28, 2026 at the Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

 

Objectives

The WISP aims to:

  • Introduce undergraduate students to TDLI's cutting-edge research in astrophysics and astronomy.
  • Initiate engagement between students and TDLI Astronomy, getting a taste of research topics of all faculty members.
  • Equip participants with essential tools and hands-on experience in scientific research.
  • Facilitate future collaborations and projects with TDLI Astronomy.

 

Program Highlights

Selected participants would choose 3 days in between January 12 and January 28 to visit TDLI, based on their own schedule.

No formal talks and no group activities. During the 3 days, students are expected to follow a schedule listed below:

  • Day 1: Each student is required to chat with at least five faculty members on the first day, each for half an hour. The student should decide on the five faculty members by him/herself and make appointments with them before arriving at TDLI. Each faculty member would describe his/her group and give out a problem set during this half-an-hour span. 
  • Day 2 & 3: each student chose a problem set to work on by the end of the first day, and then spend his/her entire time in the following two days on the problem with the help of the host faculty. 
  • End of Day 3: each student presents his/her research to the host faculty and wraps up the WISP program. A written report can be finished during the break, creating further engagement. 

 

Details

  • Language: The program will primarily be conducted in English and Chinese.
  • Eligibility: Open to 2nd- and 3rd-year undergraduate students.
  • Costs: TDLI will cover local accommodation and meals and travel expanses from universities to Shanghai, and Shanghai to either hometown or back to universities for all selected participants.

 

Application Process:

  • Scan the provided QR code to complete the application form.
  • Upload supporting documents directly within the Tencent Docs form.
  • Notes：If the number of applicants exceeds capacity, a selection process will be conducted based on submitted CVs and transcripts.
  • Application Deadline: January 1st, 2026.

Venue

Tsung-Dao Lee Institute, 1 Lisuo Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai
中国上海市浦东新区李所路1号 李政道研究所
 

For inquiries, please contact us at duanlisha@sjtu.edu.cn. We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting event at TDLI!

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