All applications have to be submitted through the Indico system by 30 September 2026 on this website.
Unless an Indico session is already open (in which case you will be able to directly fill the application form) you will first be asked to log-in to Indico.
1. Go to "Login"
2. Login as “External email - Guest access” (OR you can use eduGAIN, if that works for your institution):
3. Go to "New user? Register" (or insert name and password if you are already registered to Indico)
4. Once you are registered and logged in to indico you can fill in the application form for the Vatican Observatory Summer School 2027 on this website
Fill in the form with the requested information:
1 - Personal Data
2 - Year and stage of academic studies
3 - Reasons for wishing to attend this School
4 - Financial support
5 – Recomendation
The names and addresses, including email address, of two persons whom you have asked to send a recommendation on your behalf: Please request these two persons to send their recommendations by email (school@specola.va) as soon as possible (by 31 Oct 2024).
6 - College or University transcript
Upload college/university transcripts (or equivalent documentation) listing grades of all college level courses attended to date.