PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Over two weeks of online activity, the program super-charges potential "Einsteins" and "Curies" with:

Mini-courses – these short sessions provide a sound conceptual introduction to the profound and revolutionary ideas at the foundations of modern physics, including topics like quantum mechanics, special relativity, cosmology, general relativity, and black holes. They will include:

Independent work conducted before scheduled live sessions – mandatory preparation will include background reading, sample problems, and viewing of recorded lectures. Interactive online sessions – scheduled live sessions will include instructor-led content, lots of time for your questions, and group work in breakout rooms. Hands-on tasks – complete simple experiments from home at the same time as your fellow participants.

– these short sessions provide a sound conceptual introduction to the profound and revolutionary ideas at the foundations of modern physics, including topics like quantum mechanics, special relativity, cosmology, general relativity, and black holes. They will include: Keynote sessions – Perimeter Institute researchers will discuss their work, providing a window into the deep mysteries facing 21st century theoretical physicists, with lots of time for your questions.

– Perimeter Institute researchers will discuss their work, providing a window into the deep mysteries facing 21st century theoretical physicists, with lots of time for your questions. Career insight – ISSYP alumni and researchers at different career points will answer your questions about university life, research careers, and Life as a Physicist. The questions for these Q&A sessions will come from you!

– ISSYP alumni and researchers at different career points will answer your questions about university life, research careers, and Life as a Physicist. The questions for these Q&A sessions will come from you! Connection to like-minded peers – Past participants indicate that meeting other future theoretical physicists is a valuable part of ISSYP. We’ll take breaks from the scientific content to get to know each other and build relationships that last beyond the program dates.

KEY DATES:

December 1 - Applications open

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 - Application deadline is 11:59 PM ET

- Application deadline is 11:59 PM ET May 10, 2021 - Selected students will receive email invitations to participate

July 2021 - The online program will be held in July 2021. Exact dates will be announced by December 1, 2020.

ELIGIBILITY:

Students are welcome to apply if they meet all of the following criteria:

They have a passion for and strong ability in physics and mathematics as reflected in high school course grades and extracurricular activities; and

They intend to pursue studies in physics at the university level in the future; and

At the time of application, they are in the final two years of secondary school (for Canadian students, this means Grade 11 or 12 or first year CEGEP); and

At the time of ISSYP, they will be 16-18 years of age; and

They are fluent at speaking, reading, and writing in English. The entire program is conducted in English.

Age and Grade Level Exceptions:

Students who are in Grade 10 at the time of application, or who will be younger than 16 years of age on July 1, 2021 may still apply and will be considered; however, they should use part of their essay to clearly indicate why they are applying for ISSYP 2021 instead of waiting to apply to ISSYP 2022.

Students who will be 19 years of age at the time of ISSYP but meet all other criteria in the section above may apply and will be considered.

Students who completed high school prior to December 2020 or who have already begun full-time university or college courses are not eligible and will not be considered.

PROGRAM COSTS

Program fees and any additional material/equipment fees will be posted here before applications open on December 1, 2020.

APPLICATION PROCESS

There is no application fee. The entire application package will be completed online and includes 7 tasks:

Personal Information Form Extracurricular Activities and Essay Teacher Assessment (Confidential) Reference Letter (Confidential Option) Upload Transcript/Report Card Applicant Consent Form Parent/Guardian Conse nt Form

Applications will open on December 1, 2020.