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Are we alone?
Let’s find out.
Leading the search for life beyond Earth.
The SETI Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to finding out.
SETI Institute Opens Call for Nominations for the 2026 Tarter Award
The Tarter Award recognizes individuals whose projects or ideas significantly advance humanity’s search for extraterrestrial life and intelligence. Nomination period ends March 31, 2026.
Dale Andersen’s Antarctic Field Season (7–11 January 2026)
Astrobiologist Dale Andersen is heading back in Antarctica at Lake Untersee in January-February 2026 for another field season of research. Follow along for updates!
Apply for the summer 2026 REU internship
Applications are now open for the SETI Institute’s summer 2026 REU internships, offering undergraduates the chance to conduct hands-on astrobiology and astronomy research with SETI Institute scientists while exploring field sites, observatories, and professional development activities in California’s Bay Area. Application submission deadline is February 1, 2026.
From the Dawn of Time to Your Backyard: How Citizens Are Mapping the Universe Alongside the JWST
A look at how SkyMapper — a decentralized, global telescope network — empowers everyday people to help map the dynamic night sky in real time, complementing the deep-space insights from the James Webb Space Telescope.
Breakthrough Listen observations of interstellar object 3I/ATLAS
The Breakthrough Listen Initiative, together with its network of collaborators, has undertaken observations of 3I/ATLAS using a variety of facilities worldwide, starting shortly after its discovery, and continuing through its closest approach to Earth. No technosignatures have been detected in any of these searches.
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What We Do
At the SETI Institute, we explore the origins of life, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and the mysteries of the cosmos. Through cutting-edge research, education programs, and public outreach, we strive to expand humanity's understanding of the universe.
We lead scientific investigations into planetary environments, astrobiology, and the search for life beyond Earth.
Our educational initiatives inspire and train the next generation of scientists, fostering curiosity and innovation.
We engage the public with space science and discovery, making complex scientific ideas accessible and exciting for all.
How SETI Designed A Telescope To Look For Extraterrestrial Civilizations
In 2025, we invited Scott Manley for a tour of the Allen Telescope Array in Hat Creek, CA. Take an in-depth look of the facilities and research happening at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory!
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