Apply Now: Yale GIS Accelerator January 2026!
Are you looking to integrate GIS into your research or project but can’t commit to a semester-long course?
The Yale Center for Geospatial Solutions and Yale Library are pleased to announce the Yale GIS Accelerator, a 5-day intensive training program (January 5–9, 2026) designed for Yale affiliates seeking to integrate GIS into their work but require an efficient learning schedule.
Who Should Apply?
This program is ideal for faculty, staff, and students across disciplines — including the humanities, sciences, law, medicine, social sciences, architecture, and environmental studies — who are working on a project involving spatial analysis or mapping. Whether you’re new to GIS or looking to refresh your skills, this course will guide you through the fundamentals of ArcGIS Pro —no prior experience required!
* Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a certificate.
What Past Participants Say:
📊101 out of 108 respondents (93.52%) ranked their level of satisfaction with the Yale GIS Accelerator as EXCELLENT!
“Yale GIS Accelerator is one of the best programs I have participated in at Yale. Very supportive and engaging environment with lots of flexibility to take your project to the next level. Highly recommend to anyone interested in GIS, a valuable and powerful tool!” — Undergraduate Student, Global Affairs and Earth Sciences
“[The instructor] and the team have perfected the art of condensing a challenging topic (i.e., GIS) into a week-long bootcamp. I went from knowing nothing about GIS and ArcGIS to being able to build meaningful maps that I will be including in our lab’s upcoming manuscript.” — MD, Yale School of Medicine
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: Monday, Nov 17, 2025
- Selection Notification: Monday, Nov 24, 2025
- Data Readiness Interview: Appointments available for Dec 2, 3, or 5, 2025 (scheduled after acceptance)
Apply Now!
For more details and to apply, visit application form.
