When can students start applying?\u00a0 Right now!<\/p>\n
What is the deadline for students to submit applications?\u00a0April 1, 2019<\/p>\n
Do Students have to fill out a completely new application in Salesforce, or can they port it over?\u00a0Yes, students must complete a new application.<\/p>\n
What is the link to Salesforce?\u00a0Intern.nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n Do you know the starting and ending dates for high school and college\/graduate students?<\/p>\n High School: June 24, 2019 \u2013 August 2, 2019<\/p>\n College: June 3, 2019 \u2013 August 9, 2019<\/p>\n Do you know the\u00a0summer\u00a0stipend amounts for high school college, and graduate students?<\/p>\n High School (6 weeks): $2400<\/p>\n College Undergrad (10 weeks): $7300<\/p>\n College GRAD (10 weeks): $9000<\/p>\n Will students still have five calendar days to either accept or reject the offer through their Salesforce account; will the offer still automatically expire after five calendar days?\u00a0yes<\/p>\n If you would like to subscribe to an announcement-only list about NASA internships for persons with disabilities, please send an E-mail to\u00a0nasainterns-request@freelists. \u00a0Frequently Asked Questions<\/p>\n 1. WHERE DO I APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP<\/p>\n You can apply at:\u00a0https:\/\/www.intern.nasa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n 2. WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT FELLOWSHIPS AND<\/p>\n SCHOLARSHIPS?<\/p>\n For more information on fellowships and scholarships visit:<\/p>\n https:\/\/science.nasa.gov\/ 3. WHEN ARE THE INTERNSHIP SESSION DATES? (Session dates may differ<\/p>\n per agreement with mentor and approval through Program Manager)<\/p>\n Spring 2019 (college): 01\/07\/2019 \u2013 04\/26\/19<\/p>\n \u00a0Summer 2019 (college): 06\/03\/2019 – 08\/09\/2019<\/p>\n Summer 2019 (high school): 06\/24\/2019 \u2013 08\/02\/2019<\/p>\n Fall 2019 (college): 08\/26\/2019 \u2013 12\/13\/2019<\/p>\n 4. HOW MUCH WILL I BE PAID?<\/p>\n Fall\/Spring Internship \u2013 16 Weeks<\/p>\n Undergraduates: $11,680<\/p>\n Graduates: $14,400<\/p>\n Summer Internship \u2013 10 Weeks<\/p>\n Undergraduates: $7,300<\/p>\n Graduates: $9,000<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5. WHAT ARE THE APPLICANT CRITERIA?<\/p>\n . GPA \u2013 3.0 at the time of application<\/p>\n . Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Will be required to show proof of US<\/p>\n citizenship if selected for an internship.<\/p>\n . Accepted to or enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university.<\/p>\n . 16 years of age or older by the date that the internship begins.<\/p>\n . Letter of recommendation to be submitted on your application to<\/p>\n intern.nasa.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n 6. I AM ABOUT TO GRADUATE COLLEGE; CAN I STILL APPLY?<\/p>\n Yes, you can be considered for an internship for one session within six months of<\/p>\n graduation. However, you will be considered as an undergraduate intern.<\/p>\n 7. HOW MANY NASA INTERNSHIPS MAY I PARTICIPATE IN?<\/p>\n An intern may apply and obtain up to three consecutive full-time internships or<\/p>\n six part-time internships as long as she\/he meets the eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n However, the internship selection process is very competitive and interns are<\/p>\n never guaranteed an internship based on a prior NASA internship. After taking<\/p>\n a session off after up to three consecutives full-time or six consecutive part-time<\/p>\n internship sessions, an intern is eligible for consideration for other internship<\/p>\n opportunities.<\/p>\n 8. WILL THIS INTERNSHIP LEAD TO AN OPPORTUNITY IN THE PATHWAYS<\/p>\n PROGRAM?<\/p>\n NASA Internships are opportunities available for one single session and are<\/p>\n short-term opportunities designed to advance projects to the next level and<\/p>\n provide valuable work experience to the student. Pathways is separate from<\/p>\n NIFS. Pathways information is available at<\/p>\n https:\/\/nasajobs.nasa.gov\/ 9. IS HOUSING PROVIDED FOR INTERNS?<\/p>\n Interns must provide for their own housing and relocation expenses. Upon<\/p>\n acceptance, interns may be forwarded a Housing Guide that may be helpful in<\/p>\n identifying housing options in the area.<\/p>\n 10. WHAT KIND OF MAJORS DOES NASA LOOK FOR?<\/p>\n Primarily we look for STEM Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering, and<\/p>\n Mathematics). Additionally, some projects will call for Communications, Public<\/p>\n Affairs, Journalism, Graphics, Business and Finance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 11. WHAT KIND OF PROJECTS DOES NASA HAVE?<\/p>\n Project needs change each session according to the organization\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n Some skills that NASA routinely needs are (list is not exhaustive).<\/p>\n . Programming: C++, JAVA, HTML<\/p>\n . CAD, PRO-E, Matlab, 3D Modeling<\/p>\n . Networking<\/p>\n . Machine Shop, fabricating, design, prototyping<\/p>\n . 3D printing<\/p>\n . Social Media<\/p>\n . Technical Writing<\/p>\n . Database Administration<\/p>\n . Heliophysics<\/p>\n . Earth Science<\/p>\n . Solar System<\/p>\n . Astrophysics<\/p>\n 12. DO I HAVE TO APPLY TO A SPECIFIC PROJECT?<\/p>\n No, you do not have to apply to a specific project. By submitting your<\/p>\n application, you are in the general applicant pool. However, the visibility (and<\/p>\n selection odds) of your application is increased by applying to a specific project.<\/p>\n We look at candidates that have applied to a specific project before looking in<\/p>\n the larger, general applicant pool. Be sure if you apply to a specific project, you<\/p>\n have the skills they are asking for.<\/p>\n You can apply to 15 projects per session.<\/p>\n 13. HOW CAN I MAKE MY APPLICATION STAND OUT?<\/p>\n We are not able to review every application in the general applicant pool. Think<\/p>\n \u201cfilters,\u201d using key words may boost the chances of your application being<\/p>\n viewed by a mentor. Remember the projects are usually specific. If you are a<\/p>\n mechanical engineering major, do not just say you have lab experience. Specify<\/p>\n your experience with equipment, testing and analyses that you performed in a<\/p>\n lab.<\/p>\n Important sections of your application are:<\/p>\n . Computer Skills \u2013 Be thorough, as this is what filters will catch. Avoid<\/p>\n exhaustive paragraphs.<\/p>\n . Special Skills \u2013 List any skill you are proficient in that you feel may be<\/p>\n helpful (social media, foreign languages, machine shop, graphic artist,<\/p>\n acoustical analysis, heat transfer, gas spectroscopy, chromatography,<\/p>\n anthropometry, technical writing, photography, etc.). List anything that will<\/p>\n separate you from other candidates. Use key words.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n . How your interests fit with a NASA opportunity \u2013 State how you can<\/p>\n advance this project to the next level. What is it about you that<\/p>\n distinguishes your skills from others that inspires NASA to select you? Be<\/p>\n concise. Describe your experiences and how your skill set will benefit<\/p>\n NASA now and in the future.<\/p>\n 14. IF I AM PURSUING MY MASTER\u2019S OR DOCTORATE DEGREE, MAY I STILL<\/p>\n APPLY FOR AN INTERNSHIP?<\/p>\n Yes, so long as you meet the eligibility requirements you can apply for an<\/p>\n internship opportunity.<\/p>\n 15. HOW WILL FULL-TIME FALL\/SPRING INTERNSHIP SESSIONS AFFECT MY<\/p>\n FULL-TIME SCHOOL SCHEDULE?<\/p>\n Students are responsible for finding a sensible solution to balance the needs of<\/p>\n their internship opportunities and academic plans after receiving an offer to join<\/p>\n the internship program at NASA. It is common for students to enroll in a lighter<\/p>\n school load during their internship session, take online classes through their<\/p>\n institution, or defer for one semester in order to participate. The student should<\/p>\n inform their mentor of any academic plans during their internship at NASA.<\/p>\n 16. WHAT IS THE INTERVIEW PROCESS LIKE?<\/p>\n While interviews are not a required component of the internship application and<\/p>\n review process, some NASA centers may choose to conduct face-to-face or<\/p>\n phone interviews. In this case, you will be contacted directly by the mentor via<\/p>\n email or phone. There is no timeline for this action.<\/p>\n Be prepared for phone contact from NASA. If you are using a home phone<\/p>\n accessible by other family members, let them know you have applied to the<\/p>\n NASA internship program. Be prepared to explain why you are the best<\/p>\n candidate to fill the opportunity by knowing how your unique skills align with the<\/p>\n project.<\/p>\n 17. DO I NEED PRIOR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE TO GET AN INTERNSHIP<\/p>\n WITH NASA?<\/p>\n No, not necessarily. All applicants are evaluated on merit, skills and the relevant<\/p>\n experience to the specific opportunities. Answering the essay questions<\/p>\n thoroughly is very important, as comprehensive responses enable the mentors<\/p>\n and internship program coordinators to differentiate applicants whose passion<\/p>\n and skill suit the opportunity best.<\/p>\n 18. DO I NEED A LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yes, applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation however, 2-3<\/p>\n letters are common. Your letter(s) of recommendation can weigh a great amount<\/p>\n in the final decision. Assure that your recommender is someone who can speak<\/p>\n highly of your skills, work ethic and leadership.<\/p>\n 19. I AM AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT, WHAT OPPORTUNITES AT NASA<\/p>\n ARE AVAILABLE TO ME?<\/p>\n You can search for opportunities here:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/offices\/ internships-for-students.html<\/p>\n 20. HOW DO I KNOW IF MY APPLICATION IS BEING CONSIDERED, I HAVE<\/p>\n APPLIED BUT HAVE NOT HEARD BACK?<\/p>\n There is no formal notification process in place to alert students of their<\/p>\n application status. However, you may check the status of your application at<\/p>\n intern.nasa.gov<\/a>. If you are selected to be part of the Internship Program, you<\/p>\n will be contacted with an offer letter from the Program Manager at<\/p>\n your designated NASA center. There is no concrete timeline for this process.<\/p>\n 21. HOW LONG AFTER YOU SUBMIT AN APPLICATION DOES IT TAKE TO<\/p>\n HEAR IF YOU RECEIVED THE INTERNSHIP?<\/p>\n This will vary greatly by the center, the session and the internship project.<\/p>\n Submit your applications as soon as possible, it is common for applications to<\/p>\n be reviewed and sometimes, for selections to be made even before the<\/p>\n application deadline. Typically, students will hear by one month prior to the start<\/p>\n of the internship session if they are selected to participate in an internship.<\/p>\n 22. I HAVE A SPECIFC QUESTION ABOUT THE NASA INTERNSHIPS,<\/p>\n FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM AT GODDARD, WHO<\/p>\n CAN I ASK?<\/p>\n You can send an email to:\u00a0gsfc-education@mail.nasa.gov<\/a>\u00a0We will respond<\/p>\n within 48 hours.<\/p>\n 23. I AM NOT SURE HOW TO NAVIGATE THE APPLICATION SYSTEM. IS<\/p>\n THERE A TUTORIAL?<\/p>\n Yes! We have a video that can walk you through the new system. You can view the<\/p>\n