Student Research
| Opportunity | Time Frame | Application Window | Where | Deliverables | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 hours over 2 days | When Available | See page for Montana opportunities |
Small Project |
$200 stipend | |
| 160 - 400 + hours | All year | Any MSGC affiliated institution | 2 - 4 paper and a presentation | $17.50 + hourly | |
| 400 hours in the summer | January - February | See page for Montana opportunities | 2 - 4 paper and a presentation | $7,000 - $7,500 stipend |
No matter where you are in your research career, MSGC has an opportunity for you!
Students that are interested but intimidated by research should start with our into to research workshop. Building their skills to participate in other research opportunities.
MSGC Partners
NASA Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM)paid internships allow high school and college level students to contribute to agency projectsunder the guidance of a NASA mentor.
- Applicants for this internship must be U.S.Citizens and meet a minimum 3.0 GPA
requirement. - These paid internships are offered acrossNASA facilities in fall, spring, and summer
sessions. - One application is viewed agency wide.
- OSTEM interns may receive a stipend basedon academic level and session length.
- Prior experience is not required.
- Opportunities are available at the highschool, undergraduate, graduate, andeducator levels
2025 Internship Application Deadlines:
Summer 2025: Feb. 28, 2025
Fall 2025: May 16, 2025
For more information and application: https://intern.nasa.gov/
NASA International Internship (NASA I²) seeks to better prepare students to work in a global environment and on multicultural international missions. NASA and the nation benefit from a cadre of future scientists, engineers and other professionals who become familiar and experienced in multinational environments. Internship sessions are arranged in three sessions during the calendar year (spring, summer and fall).
Current Countries Participating with Agreements
- Australia: Victorian Space Science Education Center (VSSEC)
- Brazil: Brazilian Space Agency (AEB)
- Israel: Israel Space Agency (ISA)
- Jordan: Crown Prince Foundation
- Lithuania: Agency for Science, Innovation and Technology (MITA)
- Mexico: Mexican Space Agency (AEM)
- New Zealand: Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE)
- Norway: Norwegian Space Center (NSC)
- Portugal: Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT)
- South Korea: Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)
- Sweden: Swedish National Space Agency (SNSA)
- Trinidad and Tobago: National Institute of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (NIHERST)
- United Arab Emirates (UAE): UAE Space Agency (UAESA)
If you are a citizen of one of the countries listed above, and are interested in applying to one of the available research opportunities, please contact the entity in your country currently participating in this program. Contact information can be found below.
Additional Requirements Include:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) in a topic relevant to NASA’s mission priorities.
- Maintaining high academic standing.
- Demonstrating an active interest in the U.S. space program.
- Communicating proficiently in English
For more information, see NASA International Internships
The NASA Academy offers an intense, multi-disciplinary research program that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, leadership, innovation and creativity.
Academy participants experience research under circumstances similar to those faced by aerospace professionals. In addition to a team research project, the program includes invited lectures on technical subjects, weekly discussions with NASA professionals, and use of NASA research facilities.
Note, this is NOT a typical internship with a mentor-prescribed research plan. This is an intense, multi-disciplinary, research project that requires focus and commitment. A real problem in aeronautics or aerospace is given to the team and the team decides how to solve the problem using available resources. The team will have a technical advisory committee composed of NASA experts in the area of the project, including past summer team alumni. The advisory committee meets once per week to hear the team's progress, take questions, make suggestions, etc.
Details:
- Application Opens: January 9, 2024
- Application Deadline: February 20, 2024 23:59 ET
- Program Dates: TBD during the Late May or early June-August 12 time frame for 10 weeks 40 Hours a week.
- This is a paid internship, stipends will be determined based on funding
- Housing: Housing will be be provided for the team.
For more information, see AcademyApp
Space Interns is a volunteer project that serves as a platform for recurring space opportunities and a hub for space resources. The Space Interns team, led by Caroline Juang and Chris Fu, is a team of young professionals with a passion to increase the diversity and access to the aerospace industry for the future workforce.
For more information, see SpaceInterns
Montana State University Electrical and Computer Engineering Department will offer approximately 8–12 REU positions for Summer.
- Participants must be full-time undergraduates, and have at least one academic term remaining after the program. Applicants from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome and encouraged to apply. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.
- The REU program is intended to provide an introductory research experience to undergraduate students considering graduate education and a career in research. Applicants should address how this experience might facilitate their pursuit of these goals in their application.
- Travel costs to/from Bozeman, $1,000 for meals, and residence hall lodging will be provided. REU students will also receive a $7,000 stipend.
Applications:
due February 24, 2025.
Program dates:
May 26 to August 1, 2025.
For more information and application:
| Opportunity | State | Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
| First Nations High-Powered Rocket Launch competition | NASA's Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium | A competition to design, build, and fly a high-powered rocket to be launched at a competition at the Richard Bong State Recreational Area in Kansasville, WI. |
| High Altitude Student Platform (HASP) | NASA's Louisiana Space Grant Consortium | This program is designed to carry up to twelve student payloads to an altitude of about 36 kilometers with flight durations of 15 to 20 hours using a small volume, zero pressure balloon. |
The SETI Institute (www.seti.org), a non-profit private, scientific research institution located in California’s Silicon Valley, invites you to apply for a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates program for highly motivated students who are interested in research related to astronomy, astrobiology, and planetary science. You will work with scientists at the SETI Institute and NASA Ames Research Center. Research topics span the field of astrobiology, from microbiology to planetary geology to observational astronomy.
Students will work with scientists at the SETI Institute and at the nearby NASA Ames Research Center on projects spanning the field of astrobiology, from microbiology to planetary geology to observational astronomy.
Applications:
Available Dec. 2, 2024, due Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Program dates:
June 1 to August 9, 2025.
For more information and application:
| Opportunity | Provided by |
|---|---|
| internship opportunities | Blue Origin Engineering |
| internships | Ball Aerospace |
| internships and fellowships | Planet |
| internships | Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems |
| internships | Boeing |
| internships | |
| internships | Montana Instruments |
| intern program | Applied Physics Laboratory |
Please contact us, msgc [at] montana [dot] edu, if you apply for one of these internships. If you do not receive funding through a company there may be support provided by MSGC which includes the following elements:
A 2-3 page personal statement that includes why you want to intern at a particular company and how that applies to your career and educational goals. Please include a resume as well.
A student must be a U.S. citizen enrolled as a full-time student at a Montana Space Grant Consortium campus.
A final report of at least 2 pages must be completed at the end of the term. Students must make a presentation about their research. This form is to verify presentations by MSGC funded students and give MSGC staff the ability to attend the presentations.