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NASA Internships

How to Apply for a NASA Internship

Step 1

Explore NASA Internship Opportunities using their searchable list of projects and centers.  Applicants will be more successful if specific projects at centers are selected according to qualifications and research interests.  Use the search box to enter your desired research area.

Step 2

Create an account on NASA’s website to  submit an application. By creating an account, students can complete one application and be considered for hands-on research experiences with multiple NASA research centers.

Step 3

Complete the application.

  • All uploaded application documents should be in PDF format.
  • Letters of recommendations may be uploaded with the transcripts
  • Be sure to include your resume

Step 4

Sponsorship Student Request Form. Once you have completed your application/s through the NASA online system, please also complete our questionnaire to enable the ISGC to determine eligibility for financial sponsorship, should a NASA mentor send a request to us for possible placement/s. Within the survey you will be asked to supply ID’s of the opportunities to which you applied. In our survey, please supply opportunity number with the NASA Center acronym, plus your and latest transcript and resume uploaded as PDFs in the space provided.

Upcoming Dates

Fall 2024 Internship

(Applications are accepted through July, but apply soon!)
Fall session internships dates: August 26 – December 13 (16 weeks)

Stipends for fall will increase to $13,120 for undergraduates and $15,840 for graduate students.

Other NASA Programs

NASA Pathways Program

Students and recent graduates can apply for the Pathways Program at NASA for paid work experience and a dynamic career development program.

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory Internships

Visit the link below to check out the NASA JPL Internship programs available to both undergraduate and graduate students.

ISGC Student Sponsorship Student

ISGC is proud to sponsor students that have been accepted into a NASA internshipt. Read about past interns’ experiences sponsored by the ISGC.

Check out our dashboard history of placements at NASA centers.

Helpful Internship Information

General Tips

Start with a document saved for assistance with a spelling and grammar check.  Skills, etc. can then be updated as you move through the application process. Every opportunity is a separate “apply now” action, therefore, save time by having a prepared draft application with prepared text to copy and paste. Your profile can now be utilized in each opportunity so you only have to enter this information once.

  • List all computer, technical, soft skills and experiences applicable to the opportunity
  • List self-taught skills and hobbies
  • Complete the “Why you want to be a NASA Intern” with a compelling argument. What can you bring to the table for NASA, what makes you unique?
  • Upload buttons are available for all documents such as: 1. Most recent transcript, 2. Resume, 3. Letter/s of recommendation
  • Don’t procrastinate deadlines, mentors do select early (It’s a competition for them too!)
  • If you do not make it into the current session, keep trying, don’t give up.