TDLI Astronomy Research Experiences for Undergraduates Summer 2026

Sunday 5 Jul 2026, 08:00 → Friday 4 Sept 2026, 16:00 Asia/Shanghai

TDLI Astronomy Research Experiences for Undergraduates Summer 2026

李政道研究所成立于2016年11月，由诺贝尔奖得主李政道先生担任名誉所长，Frank Wilczek 教授为首任所长。研究所聚焦粒子与核物理、天文与天体物理、凝聚态物理等前沿方向。目前，在张杰所长的领导下，李所正致力于建设世界一流的物理学与天文学研究所。

我们很高兴地宣布，继去年首届项目成功举办之后，李所天文与天体物理部第二届早期科研项目现已启动。该项目面向一、二年级本科生，旨在为他们提供深入接触天文与天体物理研究、提升专业能力的宝贵机会。项目期间，学生还将参与李所丰富的学术活动，并体验多元而富有活力的文化环境。具体项目如下：

教师名称	项目名称	时间
谭先瑜	系外行星大气的模拟：光谱和流体动力学	7月7日至8月1日，一至两周
祖颖	基于 DESI 巡天的星系宇宙学	除7月中旬和8月中旬外
潘震	黑洞自旋的测量	7月6日至7月10日
冯发波	Gaia 天体测量探测银河系暗物质与黑洞	在7月和8月期间的两周时间
唐梦涛	利用 JWST 和大型地基望远镜研究早期星系	7月到8月
郑宪忠	基于 JWST 和 HST 的星系空间分辨 SED 建模	7月13日至7月31日
王界双	致密天体驱动的高能暂现源	7月内，持续一至两周
Yosuke Mizuno	黑洞吸积流及其辐射性质的数值研究	7月或8月内，两周
Masahiro Ogihara	行星形成与演化的数值模拟	7月或8月内，一至两周
吴益鹏	极端强磁场下快速射电暴的传播机制研究	7月或8月内，一至两周
周浩	伽马射线天文：银河系弥散辐射和未认证源	7月内，持续一至两周

申请资格：
1.面向本科一、二年级学生。
2.身心健康。
3.学业成绩优异，并展现出良好的科研潜力。
4.具备良好的英语能力。
5.在同等条件下，优先录取曾参加李政道研究所冬季天文营的学生。

申请建议与步骤：
1.建议有意申请的同学提前了解李政道研究所的主要研究方向，并查阅导师名录，熟悉各位导师的研究背景及招生需求。
2.扫描下方二维码，填写申请表格。
3.在问卷中直接上传申请材料。
4.筛选将基于提交的个人陈述和成绩单进行。
5.个人陈述中请写明你对天文研究的动机及所选实习项目的理由。如曾参加李政道研究所冬季天文学校，请注明你与哪位老师进行过交流。
6.通过筛选后，请与意向导师协商项目资助、时长及研究范围等事宜。
7.报名截止日期：2026年6月30日

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

We are delighted to introduce the TDLI Astronomy Research Experiences for Undergraduates (TDLI Astro REU). Following the great success of its inaugural program last year, the program is now entering its second year. Designed for 1st- and 2nd-year undergraduate students, TDLI Astro REU offers a unique opportunity to develop professional expertise in astrophysics. Participants will also have the chance to engage in TDLI’s vibrant academic activities and immerse themselves in a culturally rich environment. The projects are listed below:  

Faculty name	Projects	Time and Duration
Xianyu Tan	Modeling Exoplanet Atmospheres: Spectroscopy, Fluid Dynamics	July-Aug 7, 1-2 weeks
Ying Zu	Galaxy formation and cosmology with DESI	Except for mid July and mid Aug.
Zhen Pan	BH spins in X-ray binaries vs in BBH mergers	7.6-10
Fabo Feng	Gaia astrometric detection of Galactic dark matter and black holes	2 weeks, July & August
Mengtao Tang	Studying early galaxies with JWST & large ground-based telescopes	July to August
Xianzhong Zheng	Modeling Spatially Resolved SEDs of galaxies with JWST+HST	July 13 to July 31
Jieshuang Wang	High-energy astrophysical transients driven by compact objects	July, 1-2 weeks
Yosuke Mizuno	Numerical study of black hole accretion flows and radiative properties	2 weeks, July or August
Masahiro Ogihara	Numerical simulation of planet formation and eovlution	1-2 weeks, July or August
Yipeng Wu	Propagation mechanisms of fast radio burst in extreme magnetic field	1-2 weeks, July or August
Hao Zhou	Gamma-ray astronomy: galactic diffuse emission and unresolved sources	July, 1-2 weeks

Eligibility:
1.Open to 1st- and 2nd-year undergraduate students.
2.Good physical and mental health is required.
3.Demonstrated outstanding academic performance and potential.
4.Proficiency in English is required.
5.Under equal qualifications, students who have participated in TDLI Winter Astro camps will be given priority for admission.

Application Advice and Steps:
1.Prospective interns are encouraged to explore TDLI's main research areas and review the faculty directory to understand their profiles and recruitment needs.
2.Scan the provided code to complete the application form.
3.Upload application documents directly within the questionnaire form.
4.Selection process will be conducted based on submitted statement and transcripts.
5.Write your motivation for astronomy research and choice of internship project in the statement. If you participated TDLI Astro winter school, write who did you talk with.
6.Discuss the funding, duration, and scope of the project with the potential supervisor after the selection.
7.Application deadline: 30 June, 2026.