Undergraduate Education
Planting the Seeds of Discovery
SkAI’s focus on undergraduate education is primarily focused in two areas: its Postdoctoral Preceptor Program and its annual research-intensive summer program, the Satellite Early Education for Discovery (SEED) Program. The SkAI Institute SEED Program is a nine-week paid summer research opportunity for undergraduate students that will prepare them for future research and employment opportunities in astronomy and/or AI.
Satellite Early Education for Discovery (SEED) Program
Program dates: June 15–August 14, 2026
Application deadline: February 15, 2026
Stipend: TBD. Housing and travel costs are also included.
How to apply: 1. Fill out the form by clicking this link (for students) and this link (for faculty) or scanning the QR code below; and 2. Have a faculty member provide a supporting nomination.
SkAI Institute
875 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 3500
Chicago, IL 60611
skai-institute@u.northwestern.edu
(Get to the SkAI Hub via the 172 E. Chestnut St. entrance)



