Intern
Being an astronaut isn’t the only cool thing about space. Interns use their creativity and innovation to work on projects impacting NASA’s mission, such as returning to the Moon. As a NASA intern, you will be part of an amazing team that is dedicated to space exploration. You will work with leading experts and gain valuable experience as you participate in research and mission projects. Come dream with us and change the future. Applicants for this internship must be U.S. citizens.
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Please contact: NASA-Internships Help Desk.
Pathways
At NASA, you have the opportunity to work and explore careers while still in school. The Pathways Program provides current students with paid work experience and recent graduates with a dynamic career development program at the beginning of their careers. Are you ready to explore the extraordinary every day?
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Fellow
Interested in becoming a NASA Fellow. The 2021 NASA Fellowship Activity is seeking research or senior
design projects and proposals that are independently conceived and pose significant contributions to
a NASA Research Opportunity. The fellowship is designed to support NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement’s
mission and offers academic instituions the ability to enhance graduate learning and development.
Follow the link below:
www.nasa.gov/stem/fellowships-scholarships/index.html
International Intern
The NASA International Internships Project offers university students from participating countries competitive
internship opportunities at a NASA field center. During the internship, students work with U.S. and other foreign
interns under the guidance of NASA mentors. Internship sessions are typically offered three times per year
(spring, summer and autumn).
Apply Here:
www.nasa.gov/stem/international-internships-for-students.html
Explore NASA Internships
NASA internships and fellowships leverage NASA’s unique missions and programs to enhance and increase the capability, diversity and size of the nation’s future science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce. Internships are available from high school to graduate level. Internships provide students with the opportunity to participate in either research or other experiential learning, under the guidance of a mentor at NASA.
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Top Things to Know About NASA Internships
Nasa interns contribute to NASA missions!
Interns are integrated in NASA teams and assigned to authentic projects.
Prior experience is not required!
Although prior experience can be valuable and may be preferred for some projects, it is not a requirement for NASA internships.
Most interns receive a stipend award!
The stipend award amount is based on student's academic level and the length of internship.
NASA INTERN OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE IN THREE SESSIONS
Interns are selected and placed in opportunities, or projects, for fall, spring, and summer sessions at NASA locations, either virtual or on site.
AMES Research Center
Mountain View, California
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Lompoc, California
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Pasadena, California
Armstrong Flight Research Center
Edwards Air Force Base, California
White Sands Test Facility
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Johnson Space Center
Houston, Texas
Michoud Assembly Facility
New Orleans, Louisiana
Stennis Space Center
Hancock County, Mississippi
Marshall Space Flight Center
Huntsville, Alabama
Kennedy Space Center
Merritt Island, Florida
NASA IV&V Program
Fairmont, West Virginia
Langley Research Center
Hampton, Virginia
Wallops Flight Facility
Wallops Island, Virginia
NASA Headquarters
Washington, D.C.
Goddard Space Flight Center
Greenbelt, Maryland
Goddard Institute for Space Studies
New York City, New York
Glenn Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio
Plum Brook Station
Sandusky, Ohio
NASA Shared Services Center
Hancock County, Mississippi
NASA Locations
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Interns Express Themselves Through NASA Projects
NASA has always been home to some of the most exceptional interns, fostering an environment in which individuals from different backgrounds have the opportunity to flourish and express themselves in ways that contribute to the achievements of the agency. While each experience is different, each one contributes in some way to the projects that will eventually take flight in space.
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What are the eligibility requirements?
U.S. Citizen
Cumulative 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
Full-time students (high school through graduate)
16 years of age at the time of application (no exceptions)
Undergraduate and graduate students must be enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program at an accredited college or university.
Educators are also eligible to apply
Can international students apply?
All applicants must be U.S. citizens in order to apply for an internship. More information about opportunities for international students can be found at www.nasa.gov/stem/international-internships-for-students.html
What is the minimum age for applicants completing an application?
Applicants must be 16 years old at the time they submit the application. Unfortunately, there are no exceptions at this time.
I have completed my undergraduate degree and am transitioning to graduate school. Am I eligible during this gap period?
If you have completed your undergraduate degree and are enrolled in graduate school the following semester, you are eligible for an internship during the gap period.
When will I hear if I am selected?
Selections may occur any time after you submit your application.. You will be contacted if you are considered for a project.
Are selections made for every project?
Selections are contingent upon many factors, so some projects may remain unfilled.