Please see below for specifics regarding 2 different student funding opportunities offered by NC Space Grant.
Information and links to register for virtual information sessions are available below.
Graduate Research Fellowship: The objective of the program is to encourage graduate students to pursue research and careers in STEM fields that support NASA's Mission Directorates. This competitively awarded program requires that students participate in an active, defined research activity in STEM fields that have NASA Mission Directorate applications, inclusive of commercial space or on the ISS. NC Space Grant will grant $10,000 per award for approximately 18 student awards.
Undergraduate Research Scholarship: The objective of this program is to engage the future STEM workforce in basic and/or applied NASA-related research projects. This program awards scholarships to undergraduate students who are pursuing academic pathways in STEM fields that support NASA's Mission Directorates, inclusive of commercial space or on the ISS. NC Space Grant will grant $8,000 per award for up to 12 student awards.
- Student applications are due no later than 5 p.m. ET, Friday, March 15, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted for any reason. Faculty Letters of Recommendations are due 5 p.m. ET, Wednesday, March 18, 2024.
There will be 3 virtual information systems about these funding opportunities. Sessions are open to students, faculty, and staff. At the sessions, participants will learn about eligibility, scoring criteria, award requirements, and tips about how to apply, in addition to a walk-through of the online system. Registration is required but is free, and participants can register up until the start of the session.
Virtual Information Sessions
Session 1: NC Space Grant Student Research Funding Opportunities
Friday, Jan 26, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Registration Link: https://ncsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcuceisqT0jHNW8nK5aygqVSEitp25wKV2R
Session 2: NC Space Grant Student Research Funding Opportunities
Friday, Feb 9, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Registration Link: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/92495121305?pwd=WTB2OGM1TmlzV2ZoTXZtOUZWVVBNQT09
Session 3: NC Space Grant Student Research Funding Opportunities
Monday, Feb 19, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Registration Link: https://ncsu.zoom.us/j/97086343170?pwd=RHByemc4ZDRjQ3BBbTNsSzMwSmM4UT09