CTA STUDENTS
The Center for Theoretical Astrophysics (CTA) hosts undergraduate and graduate
students through Los Alamos National Laboratory's student programs. Each year,
students join us to work on research projects in theoretical and computational
astrophysics, gaining experience in a national laboratory environment while
advancing their academic goals.
Student opportunities
- Summer and year-round research appointments
- Work with CTA mentors on defined research projects
- Opportunities to present and publish your work
Who we're looking for
- Undergraduate and graduate students in physics, astronomy,
applied math, computer science, or related fields
- Strong interest in astrophysics and scientific computing
- Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn new tools
Why LANL & CTA
- Be part of a large, lab-wide student program (1,800+ interns annually)
- Access to LANL's high-performance computing resources
- Mentoring, seminars, and networking across the Laboratory
Want to know more?
» See current and past students and their research profiles below.
» Learn about LANL's student internship programs at
lanl.gov/student-programs.
