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Student Fellowship Programs and Opportunities

Please Note: For all of the listed opportunities, students must apply through the WVSGC if they seek our endorsement and commitment of funds. A copy of all applications must be forwarded to our office. For opportunities at WV high-tech companies, please send your application and a copy of your résumé directly to the WVSGC office. For more details please visit our Application Downloads Page, or feel free to contact us.

NASA WVSGC State-Level Programs For Students

  • NASA Graduate Research Fellowship Program (WVSGC)

    Purpose: Provides funding for graduate students working on a thesis or dissertation with faculty from member institutions
    Who may apply: All graduate students in STEM disciplines enrolled in a WVSGC affiliate institution

  • NASA Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program (WVSGC)

    Purpose: Provides support for undergraduate students to become involved in a research project under the supervision of their academic advisor
    Who may apply: All undergraduate students in STEM disciplines enrolled in a WVSGC affiliate institution

  • Internship with Allegheny Science & Technology in Fairmont, WV

    Description: Assistance needed to help develop an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for law-enforcement applications. The skill set required centers on Software Engineering. The current need is to develop the platform command and control system, integrating video signal transmit/receive, digital command and control (transmit/receive), navigation, power distribution, sensor integration, and graphical user interface. Flexible arrangement and work hours. Starting as early as Spring 2012 through Fall 2012. For more information please visit: http://www.alleghenyst.com
    How to apply: If interested, please forward your resume to Candy Cordwell, ASAP to be considered for this outstanding, hands-on, team orientated opportunity.

    • NASA National Programs For Students

  • Space Grant Internship Program at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). Please apply online. Application deadline: January 17, 2012

  • Space Grant Internship Program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Past JPL intern abstracts are located at Past Abstracts to give you an idea about the range of projects. If you are interested in applying, please contact Candy Cordwell, WVSGC Program Manager, at cordwell@nasa.wvu.edu Application deadline: TBD

  • Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) at Langley Research Center. Information and application form: LARSS Application Application deadline: Feburary 1, 2012

  • Lewis' Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program (LERCIP) for undergraduates and graduate students at Glenn Research Center. Information and application form: LERCIP Application
    • Application deadline: Feburary 1, 2012

  • 2012 NASA Aeronautics Scholarship

    Description: The NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program which is administered by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is officially accepting applications for the 2012 Aeronautics Scholarship Program. It is expected that approximately 20 undergraduates and 5 graduate scholarships will be awarded annually to students pursuing aeronautical engineering and related fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics and Mathematics. Total allocated award amounts are up to $40,000 for undergraduates and up to $125,000 for graduates. These funds will go towards tuition and related costs, as well as to provide paid summer internship opportunities at a NASA research center.Competitive applicants interested in this amazing opportunity should begin completing application materials immediately. A completed application will consist of profile information, academic background (including transcripts), a resume, an essay for undergraduates, a proposal for graduates, letters of recommendations, and any test scores, such as GRE's, when appropriate

    Application Deadline: January 17, 2012

    How to apply: To learn more about eligibility requirements, award benefits, application instructions, and to apply online, visit ASEE Application

  • NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program (GSRP) GSRP Application

  • NASA Space Technology Research Fellowships (NSTRF) NSTRF - Fall 2012 Fellowship

  • The following table lists many NASA internships:
    • Title
    Acronym
    Achieving Competence in Computing, Engineering, and Space Sciences ACCESS
    American Indian Science and Engineering Society AISES
    GSFC Graduate Student Summer Program in Earth Science GSSP
    GSFC Independent Verification and Validation Internship IVV
    GSFC Summer Institute in Earth Sciences SIES
    Gradute Student Research Program GSRP
    Jenkins Pre-Doctoral Fellowship Program JPFP
    Johnson Space Center 3rd Party JSC 3rd-Party
    Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology MUST
    NASA Science and Technology Institute for Minority Institution NSTI
    Science technology, Engineering Pipeline for Underserved Populations Step Up
    Student Intern Program SIP
    Student Temporary Employment Program STEP JSC-STEP
    Summer Institute in Engineering and Computer Applications - Business SIECA-Business
    Texas Aerospace Scholars Internship TAS
    Tribal College and University Project TCUP
    Undergraduate Student Researchers Program USRP
    University Research Centers URC

  • To find more internship opportunities, explore the Current NASA Opportunities and click on "Higher Education"
  • To learn more about NASA internships, investigate NASA Internships
  • To apply for the above NASA opportunities, please visit the SOLAR System



  • For information regarding the Office of Chief Technologist Fellowships, please click on the following link: NSTRF Fellowship