Registration
To register, please visit this Southampton store page. and book using the relevant rate (STFC-funded or non-STFC funded, as defined below).
You will need to sign up for an accout before checking out.
Registration Deadline: 12th July 2026
Registration includes accommodation, all meals, the icebreaker on evening of Sunday 23rd August, all lectures and summer school sessions, and the conference dinner the evening of Wednesday 26th August.
Note that for the purposes of the registration details below, an "STFC student" is one of the following:
- Students with STFC training grants.
- Students doing STFC-related PhDs who pay their own fees, and are not receiving a stipend.
- CDT students whose funding is at least 50% from STFC and 50% from another source.
STFC-funded PhD Student Registation
There are 25 places available for STFC students, which will be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis for all valid registrations.
STFC-funded students can register for the summer school for free.
However, expenses for valid travel and subsistence items will be claimed from STFC after the summer school according to the following guidance, and provided valid receipts are kept: UKRI business expense claims, business travel and subsistence policy
Non-STFC Student Registration
Note that there are 10 places for non-STFC students. These will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis (for valid registrations). The standard cost for non-STFC students is £750. This includes all items as described above.
Addressing Under-Representation
Some of the 10 places are reserved for students from under-represented groups and/or those students who have no travel funds available through their supervisory team. These students will pay no fee, subject to a decision by the organisers and available (limited) funds. If you feel that this applies to you and wish to apply for the reduced fee, please email the course organiser Dr Imogen Gingell (i.l.gingell@soton.ac.uk) by 28th June 2026, explaining your relevant circumstances in the body of the email. The local organising committee (LOC) will make decisions in light of context provided by the Royal Astronomical Society's Demographic Survey 2023 and/or financial need as explained by the applicant.