NASA Fellowships: Research, STEM Graduate Education and Fellowship Opportunities for Aspiring Scientists and Engineers
The NASA Fellowship Activity and its partnership with The National GEM Consortium offer valuable graduate-level education, research, and professional development opportunities in STEM disciplines.
Overview
The NASA Fellowship Activity is designed to support the next generation of scientists, engineers, and researchers by funding graduate-level education, hands-on experience, and workforce development in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through initiatives such as research grants to Minority Serving Institutions and partnerships with organizations like The National GEM Consortium, NASA helps prepare students for advanced technical careers and research positions.
Benefits
- Full tuition and fees provided by a participating GEM Member University for applicable classifications.
- Stipend support ranging from $8,000 to over $16,000 per year depending on the fellowship category.
- Up to two paid summer internships lasting 10 to 12 weeks with participating GEM Employer Members.
- Practical industry experience and professional networking in advanced scientific and engineering fields.
Eligibility
- Must be a senior or graduate of an accredited engineering or computer science program at the time of application.
- Must hold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
- Must be either a United States citizen or a United States permanent resident.
- Must contractually agree to fulfill required summer internships with a sponsoring GEM employer.
How to Apply
Prospective applicants must submit their applications through the appropriate official portals depending on the specific track they are pursuing:
- For GEM Fellowship opportunities, access the eGEM application system via the National GEM Consortium.
- Applicants must apply directly to a minimum of three GEM Member Universities' STEM graduate departments.
- Consult NASA's Learner Opportunities and EONS Grant Forecasting web pages for alternative graduate, postdoctoral, and institutional funding announcements.
Deadline
The NASA Fellowship Activity and GEM Program do not specify a single universal closing date for all application cycles, but applicants must observe university-specific requirements:
- GEM Member University application deadline: January 15 or the relevant STEM graduate department's deadline, whichever comes earlier.