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HiSTAR 2026 is a five-day observational astronomy school for PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career faculty. The school will combine lectures, hands-on data analysis, and telescope observations at the ARIES, Nainital.
The programme is intended primarily for researchers from the Himalayan and adjoining northern regions of India.
Key Information
| Dates |
23–27 November 2026 |
| Venue |
ARIES, Manora Peak, Nainital |
| Duration |
5 Days |
| Focus |
Observational Astronomy |
| Participants |
PhD Students, Postdoctoral Researchers & Early-Career Faculty |
Total No. of Participants: About 30
Important Dates
| Applications Open |
22 September 2026 |
| Application Deadline |
12 October 2026 |
| list of selected candidates |
14 October 2026 |
| Deadline to confirm participation |
16 October 2026 |
| HiSTAR 2026 School |
23–27 November 2026 |