NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC)
Space Grant Internship Program

Program Objectives:
• Build a strong relationship between universities, students, and NASA JSC
• Provide handson career exploration opportunities for students
• Provide work exposure to the aerospace industry
• Encourage student interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields
• Train and develop students for future employment in the aerospace industry

Applicant Requirements:
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Business
• Available to work at NASA JSC a minimum of 15 weeks (duration must be acceptable to the organization) during Spring or Fall semester
• Limited summer internships are also available for minimum of 10 weeks. Please contact for more
information
• US Citizen
• Minimum GPA of 3.0

Sample Placement Opportunities:
• Work directly with NASA scientists and engineers on human space flight projects
• Gain handson experience designing hardware and software relevant to the space program
• Determine orbital trajectories for future Shuttle, Station, and Mars exploration missions
• Design life support and habitability systems specifically for the space environment
• Support realtime mission operations elements for human space flight missions

Cost to Your College/ University:
JSC requests that Space Grant Consortia provide students with a $7500 stipend and roundtrip travel expenses.
For your investment, you will receive:
• The opportunity for your student to gain a semester long practical experience in applying
principles and theories learned in the classroom
• Career development for your student
• The opportunity for your student to participate in NASAsponsored
student activities and social events
• Strengthened affiliation between your university and NASA

Application Deadlines
Spring 2009- October 1, 2008
Summer 2009- December 1, 2008
Fall 2009- January 15, 2009

Selections will be made by JSC Education Personnel.

Application