National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program (NSGCFP)

Site: http://www.education.nasa.gov/spacegrant

Dick Fahey (301) 286-9690
David Rosage (301) 286-0904

Eligibility: Graduate and undergraduate students throughout the 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The criteria for recruitment and selection are at the discretion of the consortia. However, all students must be U.S. citizens and enrolled full-time in a degree program related to aerospace which includes aeronautics, space science, space engineering, and related fields.

Description: Provides specialized training and education programs to help maintain the United States’ capabilities in aerospace science and technology, and education, and capitalizes on the multiple opportunities afforded by the space environment. Each state consortium is challenged to establish a national and statewide network of universities with interests and capabilities in aeronautics, space, and related fields; to encourage cooperative programs among universities, aerospace industry, and Federal, state and local governments; to encourage interdisciplinary training, research, and public service programs related to aerospace; to recruit and train professionals, especially women, underrepresented populations, and persons with disabilities for careers in aerospace science and technology; and to promote a strong science, mathematics and technology education base from elementary through secondary levels. Students with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation services.

Duration: At the discretion of each consortium.

Dates: At the discretion of each consortium.

Application Deadline: At the discretion of each consortium.

Location: All participating NASA Centers.

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