NASA Lunar Dust Mitigation Intern 2027: Apply for a Hands-On Undergraduate Research Internship at NASA Glenn Research Center

Overview

NASA is offering a Lunar Dust Mitigation Intern opportunity for undergraduate students interested in materials engineering, aerospace engineering, materials science, laboratory research, coatings, vacuum systems, and technologies supporting future lunar exploration. Based at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio, this full-time, in-person internship provides students with the opportunity to contribute to research addressing the technical challenges of lunar dust during the Spring 2027 session.

Eligibility

• Applicant Type: Undergraduate Junior or Undergraduate Senior student.
• Citizenship: US Citizen Only.
• Format & Schedule: In-person, full-time.
• Relevant Academic Backgrounds: Engineering (Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space, Ceramic Sciences, Chemical, Electrical, Electromechanical, Engineering Chemistry, Engineering Mechanics, Engineering Physics, Applied Physics, Manufacturing, Materials, Mechanical, Metallurgical, Polymer and Plastics) and Physical Sciences (Materials Science).
• Preferred Experience: Materials engineering, laboratory research, materials characterization, microscopy, spectroscopy, experimental design, vacuum chambers, coating deposition, and space environment research. NASA notes that prior experience with specialized techniques is not mandatory; a willingness to learn is the most important quality.

How to Apply

Interested undergraduate students should use NASA’s official internship platform to submit their applications. Applicants should search for the Lunar Dust Mitigation Intern opportunity (ID: 025358, Course: Internships – GRC) associated with NASA’s Spring 2027 internship session.

Ensure that all academic information, qualifications, and application details are complete. For further details and registration, please visit the official application portal.

Deadline

The registration deadline is September 14, 2026.