Santa Fe Institute
 Complex Systems Summer School (CSSS)
 Application

Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 23:59 MST (UTC-7)

The Complex Systems Summer School offers an intensive three-week introduction to complex behavior in mathematical, physical, living, and social systems. Participants arrive on Tuesday, June 9, and depart on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

The program is conducted in English. Participants are expected to attend the entire session. Applicants are welcome from all countries. We believe that open discourse and the respectful sharing of broad perspectives is essential to meaningful scientific progress, and we encourage all who are eligible to apply.

Please read the instructions page carefully and follow all instructions. We will only review applications that are complete and submitted by the deadline. Thanks!

Begin the Application Process:
Create an account to begin the application process using the blue APPLY button in the upper right part of this screen. Once you create an account the application steps will appear on your account page and will guide you through the process. The application platform is optimized for Google Chrome but should work with other browsers.

For more program details please visit the SFI CSSS webpage (santafe.edu/csss).

Sincerely,

Education Team
Santa Fe Institute

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