NASA and partners co-direct Josep Comas i Solà astrobiology summer school in Spain

The Josep Comas i Solà International Summer School in Astrobiology is co-directed by the NASA Astrobiology Program and the Centro de Astrobiología (CAB), INTA‑CSIC, at the Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo (UIMP). It is held annually at the Palacio de la Magdalena in Santander, Spain.

The week-long program for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows includes lectures from international experts, round-table discussions, student projects and presentations, a whole-day field excursion to a nearby site of astrobiological interest, and cultural activities provided by the hosting university.

The school is sponsored by the Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial (INTA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) Academy. It is described as a well-established school for the astrobiology community that forges new relationships and helps build international collaboration in astrobiology.

The next edition, the XIII International School of Astrobiology, will take place from June 29 to July 3, 2026. More information on how to apply will be posted on the program page when it becomes available. The site also highlights related early-career opportunities such as AbGradCon and a review-panel experience for senior graduate students and postdocs.

Key Topics

Science, International Astrobiology School, Nasa Astrobiology Program, Centro De Astrobiología, Universidad Menéndez Pelayo, Santander