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NASA internships provide an incredible opportunity for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students to gain experience in an array of science and technology fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From engineering to computer science to astrophysics, NASA internships and fellowships offer the chance to explore new and exciting career paths. NASA internships provide students with real operational experiences at actual NASA facilities as well as other experiential learning opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are four main programs offered at 10 locations in the US, with lots of opportunities under each program. There are also international programs and a NASA-sponsored program at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the four primary NASA internship programs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM ) has many different internship opportunities available. This program is for STEM students and resembles the typical internship program. This is a paid internship (stipend) and is offered across NASA’s 10 facilities in the fall<\/strong>, spring<\/strong>, and summer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can find OSTEM internships at the NASA STEM gateway site here<\/a>. You can easily find what is currently being offered by accessing the project list, filtering based on skill set or desired location (whether it be physical or virtual). Be sure to apply individually for any opportunities that interest you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n NASA even has a useful YouTube channel for OSTEM applicants that you can find here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n This program is structured as a multi-semester experience, so student can learn more about what it is like to work at NASA and NASA can learn more about the students. The Pathways Internship Program is designed to prepare students for a career at NASA, and the intention is to give job offers to the students who successfully complete the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This program looks for candidates who are well-rounded students who can demonstrate curiosity, team-orientation, excellence, a passion for exploration, agility, and resilience. For this program, NASA is looking for students who share and exemplify NASA’s vision, mission, and core values<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students who participate in this program will have educational opportunities throughout their participation and will engage with NASA career professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Internships for the Pathways program are available in the following fields:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Engineering, Science, and Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n Business<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students interested in pursuing an internship with Pathways should visit USAJobs.gov and explore the current vacancies!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do your research. <\/strong>Learn about the type of work performed at each of the NASA facilities<\/a> so that you\u2019ll be able to find your best fit. Be sure to look only at the internships available at a NASA facility that works for you and matches your career interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prepare your application.<\/strong> Create your profile, craft an impressive resume, and subscribe to alert notifications for position openings when you visit USAJobs.gov! With this proactive approach, you’ll be the first to know about career opportunities with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apply during the open application window<\/strong>. When you apply, be sure to apply to the vacancy that aligns with BOTH your academic major and preferred geographic location(s) in order to route your application to the type of work you\u2019re interested in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any questions about the Pathways program, you can reach out to the point of contact for the NASA facility that you are interested in through these contacts below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n NASA Fellows participate in a center-based research experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NASA Fellowships aim to support graduate-level projects and proposals, which will contribute to a NASA research opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Fellows get to participate in unique NASA related research projects that serve NASA’s missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some of the key attributes of the NASA Fellowships:<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Students from the following countries can apply through the affiliated space agency in their country below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n International students can apply through here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NASA also sponsors interns at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in California.<\/p>\n\n\n\nKey eligibility requirements for the OSTEM program:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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