Deadline: 18 February 2025
The NASA Rhode Island Space Grant Consortium offers summer and academic year internships for undergraduate students in science, engineering, or math.
These competitive research internships are based on academic achievement, a letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor, and future academic promise. The awards are offered to undergraduates interested in carrying out NASA related research projects.
Academic Year Scholars work the majority of their time on their studies and research in conjunction with their degree program. They are also a part of a larger group of undergraduates, graduate students, and Research Associates who participate in outreach programs for K-12 teachers and their students, as well as for the general public.
Space Grant science education outreach activity and preparation are expected to encompass a small amount of your time and are requirements of the award. Summer awardees spend all of their time on their independent research project with their science adviser.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for a NASA Space Grant, you must:
- Be a U. S. citizen.
- Have a faculty advisor who will supervise your research project during the duration of the internship period.
- Have a research project with NASA relevance.
- Be enrolled at a RI-based institution.
- Complete application online (along with supporting materials).
Application Requirements
- Awardees are required to:
- Submit an abstract or poster to the Annual Rhode Island Space Grant Spring Symposium explaining your research and its results. You will be informed of the date and deadline for the abstract at a later time.
- Acknowledge funding from the NASA Rhode Island Space Grant Consortium on any posters and/or publications resulting from your supported research.
- At completion of internship, submit a one page summary of the funded research and explain how it will help in your future academic work or career goals.
For more information, visit NASA.
