The clock is ticking! Don't miss your chance to find your place in space with a NASA internship this spring. NASA offers several opportunities for students to undertake meaningful and challenging projects that truly make an impact on humanity.
Applications for spring 2027 internships are due Monday, Sept. 14.
Click here to find available opportunities, frequently asked questions, and application details.
And don't miss our 5 Tips to Craft a Standout NASA Internship Application! |
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NASA has awarded approximately $10.5 million to seven institutions to help strengthen and streamline state-based pathways for students into skilled technical jobs in the aerospace industry. The awards were made through the new NASA Aerospace Skilled Technical Workforce Hubs initiative, or NASA State Hubs, and are funded by the Office of STEM Engagement through its Next Gen STEM Project. Over the next three years, the NASA State Hubs will bring together employers, educators, and workforce partners across multiple industries to boost the nation’s research capacity, build technical expertise, and strengthen participation in the rapidly expanding space economy. They will work to align employers, community colleges, high school career and technical education programs, and workforce systems to bring students into high‑demand technical roles, including welders, electricians, machinists, and other highly trained workers. These efforts will help meet the urgent demand for the robust skilled technical workforce that’s needed to power our Golden Age of exploration and innovation. Click here to learn more about the awardees and their plans to build connections between employers and job seekers. And stay tuned for new activities and opportunities to engage with NASA State Hubs. |
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2027 NASA Student Launch Competition Proposal Deadline: Monday, Sept. 14 Contact: john.r.eckhart@nasa.gov NASA’s Student Launch competition is accepting proposals for its 2027 competition. Student Launch challenges teams to design, build, and fly a high-powered rocket containing a science or engineering payload. After a competitive proposal selection process, teams complete a series of design reviews that mirror the NASA engineering design life cycle. Student Launch is open to higher education students and qualifying middle and high school teams.
The competition launch day will be held April 10, 2027, in Huntsville, Alabama. The 2027 Student Launch Handbook is available now.
Click here for competition rules, proposal guidelines, and information session details. |
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2027 NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge Proposal Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 17 Contact: HERC@mail.nasa.gov NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) is accepting proposals for its 2027 competition. HERC aligns with the goals of the agency’s Artemis missions to the Moon, emphasizing designing, constructing, and testing technologies while traversing unique, environmental terrain. Teams will choose to compete in either the Human-Powered or Remote-Controlled divisions. Teams earn points by completing design and readiness reviews, then successfully completing course obstacles while racing the clock. The challenge will be held April 21-24, 2027, in Huntsville, Alabama. The 2027 HERC Handbook is available now.
Click here for challenge rules, proposal guidelines, and information session details. |
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2027 NASA Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts – Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) Competition Notice of Intent Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 13 Q&A Session: Tuesday, Oct. 27 Entry Deadline: Feb. 24, 2027 Contact: rascal@nianet.org The 2027 NASA RASC-AL competition challenges undergraduate and graduate students at U.S.-based universities, colleges, and community colleges to develop new concepts that leverage innovation to improve our ability to build the Moon Base while advancing technologies needed to expand our operations at the lunar South Pole. This year, teams and their faculty advisors are invited to propose novel and robust solutions backed by supporting original engineering and analysis in response to one of the following themes: Enabling Extreme Exploration, Transit Pathway Construction, Lunar Resource Exploration, or Smart/Resilient Lunar Habitat. Up to 14 teams will be selected to advance to Phase 2, each receiving a $7,500 award. The top 2 overall teams in Phase 2 will earn an additional monetary award and an invitation to showcase their winning concepts at a major aerospace conference. Click here to learn more. |
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Webinar: 3D Thursdays for Rural Educators – Solar System Ambassadors Event Date: Thursday, Sept. 24, at 8 p.m. EDT Contact: Rachael.Arens@ops.org Join NASA’s Science Mission Directorate for a monthly series that connects rural educators to resources, networking, and professional development opportunities. This month’s webinar will feature Sarah Marcotte sharing information about Solar System Ambassadors, NASA’s longest running volunteer program. This network of dedicated NASA superfans is trained to give STEM presentations, lead hands-on activities, and host astronomy nights in their local neighborhood and beyond. Learn how you can invite a Solar System Ambassador to your event.
Click here to register to attend. |
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NASA Office of STEM Engagement We are engaging students in NASA’s exciting missions, broad range of careers, and unique opportunities.
Visit nasa.gov/learning-resources/ |
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