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The search is on for signs of the first stars in the universe

May 9, 2024
Yale’s Priyamvada Natarajan and colleagues say the first stars left behind distinctive flares that can be detected by a new generation of space telescopes.

Elimelech awarded the Connecticut Medal of Technology for pioneering work

May 6, 2024
Recognized for his work in energy-efficient, sustainable membrane-based technologies for desalination, and management of brines and industrial wastewaters.
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2024-2025 Application Dates and Events

APPLICATION DATES

STARS I AY Program Application to open July 1, 2024.  Final deadline: Wednesday, August 7 at 3:00pm ET.

STARS II AY Program Deadline: Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:00pm ET.

STARS Summer Research Program Deadline:  Friday, February 7, 2025 at 3:00pm ET.

YC Dean’s Research Fellowships in the Sciences Deadline: Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 3:00pm ET.  

Tetelman Fellowship Deadline:  Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 3:00pm ET.

YC First-Year Summer Research Fellowship Deadline: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 3:00pm ET.

Applications can be found at:  Yale Student Grant & Fellowship Database 

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