Applications open for the 5th GoChile Summer School of Astronomy
The School of Science of the University of Nova Gorica organises the 5th GoChile Summer School of Astronomy, which will take place at the youth cultural centre Hiša mladih Ajdovščina and at the School of Science in Ajdovščina from the 11th to the 18th of July 2026. The application deadline is April 20th, 2026.
To apply please fill in the following form.
The data is intended only for the selection of participants for the 5th GoChile Summer School and will be confidentially kept until the final selection. We will not share the data with anyone.
The main projects will be carried out with the remotely operated GoChile telescope.
In smaller groups of two students you will plan, carry out, and present your astronomical research project with the help of a mentor. At afternoon classes lead by researchers in the astrophysics field you will broaden your theoretical knowledge of various topics from the use of artificial intelligence in astronomy to the evolution of stars, black holes, and cosmic particles. You will hone your practical skills with telescopes set up in the vicinity of the youth cultural centre Hiša mladih in Ajdovščina.
The number of participants is limited to 16 students. If there will be more applications, there will be a selection process based on the answers on the application form. We will inform the participants of the results of the selection process a week after the application deadline, at the very latest. This year's Summer School will be international.
The Summer School will consider prior knowledge of the participants, but beginners are also welcome. The official languages of the programme are Slovenian and English. Basic knowledge of English is desirable.
The Summer School (the programme, accommodation, and meals) is free of charge for the participants. Participants will have to arrange the transport to Ajdovščina themselves.
The Summer School is organized by The School of Science of the University of Nova Gorica in collaboration with Zavod Cosmolab. Students will be mentored by prof. dr. Andreja Gomboc, doc. dr. Tanja Petrushevska, Andrej Guštin, mag. Eduardo Concepcion Castro.
More information on the telescope and project GoChile can be found here.
For additional information contact us at gochile@ung.si.