National Community College Aerospace Scholars (NCAS) is a pilot program funded by NASA’s Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) and administered by NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC).  Community college students from across the nation who are interested in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics will apply to travel to NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) for a three day experience.  This opportunity will provide a hands-on project featuring engineering career possibilities.  Selected students will begin the semester commitment with Web-based preparation prior to visiting JSC.  The only cost to the student is a $30 registration fee; NASA covers travel (up to $1000), food, and lodging. (more…)

NASA announces a call for graduate fellowship proposals to the NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) program for the 2010-2011 academic year.  This call for fellowship proposals solicits applications from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of individuals pursuing Master of Science (M.Sc.) or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Earth and space sciences, or related disciplines.  The purpose of NESSF is to ensure continued training of a highly qualified workforce in disciplines needed to achieve NASA’s scientific goals.  Awards resulting from the competitive selection will be made in the form of training grants to the respective universities.

The deadline for NEW applications is February 1, 2010, and the deadline for RENEWAL applications is March 15, 2010. (more…)

Applications are now available!

• NASA Undergraduate Student Research Project Spring and Summer 2010 Sessions
• 2009 NASA Postdoctoral Program Accepting Applications
• 2010 RASC-AL Competition for College Students
• National Space Biomedical Research Institute Announces Opportunities for College Students
• Graduate Education Program in Space Life Sciences
• National Space Biomedical Research Institute Summer Internship Program

(more…)

To view a listing of current opportunities at NASA and their deadlines, please click here.

The 2009 NASA Academy Application is now open!

The NASA Academy is an intensive ten-week residential summer experience.  In the Academy, you will live with other highly motivated interns, conduct important laboratory research at a NASA Center, participate in group projects, and attend learning events with NASA leaders and industry experts. After graduation, you will join the NASA Academy Alumni Association (NAAA) where your role in the space community is only just beginning…

This year the NASA Academies at Ames, Glenn, and Marshall are accepting applications through AcademyApp.com.

The deadline is January 26, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. EST.

You may access it at http://www.AcademyApp.com

This application serves the following programs:
The NASA Academy at Ames Research Center
The NASA Academy at Glenn Research Center
The NASA Academy at Marshall Space Flight Center
The NASA Robotics Academy at Marshall Space Flight Center
The NASA Propulsion Academy at Marshall Space Flight Center

A separate application is available for students wishing to apply to the NASA Academy at Goddard Space Flight Center. The application may be accessed at http://university2.gsfc.nasa.gov/application. Within the application select “NASA Academy”. The application for NASA Academy at Goddard Space Flight Center is due on January 16, 2009.

Students attending Space Grant colleges and universities can apply for ongoing internships at JPL. Over 150 internships are available! To learn how to apply as well as view abstracts from previous internships, please click here.

The California Space Grant Consortium is proud to announce the 2008-2009 Space Grant Graduate Fellowship Program at UCSD. Fellowships ranging from $6,000 to $8,000 will be awarded in the research theme area of:

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and their associated science payload sensors and technology.

Application Period (Revised): November 19, 2008 – January 16, 2009

Who can apply? UCSD graduate students who are U.S. citizens.

For the full announcement and how to apply, please click here.

The application process for the 2009 ESMD Summer Internships has begun. Interested students must first go to http://education.ksc.nasa.gov/esmdspacegrant/ to find ESMD Internship opportunities and the password to access the ESMD Intern Application. You can then link to the ESMD Intern Application at https://secureworkgroups.grc.nasa.gov/esmd-spswg.

The application is open November 17, 2008 – February 1, 2009. Applications must be complete, including transcripts and letters of recommendation. Every student is required to complete an online application. The transcripts and letters of recommendation may be electronically attached to the application or mailed in hard copy. Hard copies must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2009.

Students must meet the minimum requirements to be eligible for an ESMD internship. These requirements include the following:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen to participate. Proof of citizenship will be required if selected.
• Age 18 or older
• Community college, undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to apply
• Minimum of 30 credit hours/45 quarter hours completed
• Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
• Enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. university, college, or community college.

For a copy of the ESMD Student Information Handbook, please click here.

NASA’s Education Associates program offers college and university students and faculty the opportunity to experience science and technology in the unique environment of NASA. Participants will gain hands-on experience at NASA Ames Research Center in Santa Clara, California working with NASA scientists, engineers and program managers on a NASA project. For more information and to apply, please click here.