NASA Student Research Internship
Want to get paid $1000 to do a STEM-related research project and present your ideas at a student symposium?
SLCC’s School of Science, Math and Engineering has been a member of the Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium since 2002. We receive an annual NASA grant to fund student research projects, and the opportunity to present alongside undergraduate peers in a state-wide annual student symposium.
Ready to explore a research idea? We'd love to hear from you!
Students interested in participating in a mentored research project should contact Angela Martinez at NASAinternship@slcc.edu by October 2nd. Please include your name, S-number, email address, and a brief description of your research idea (1-2 sentences) by completing the following form NASA Student Research Fellowship Application – Fill out form
Don't worry if your research question isn't fully developed yet. Selected students will be paired with a faculty mentor who will help guide and support them throughout the research process.
Through this program, all project-related expenses, including experimental equipment, reagents, and poster printing costs, will be covered by the grant. In addition, student participants will receive a $1,000 stipend per project. Projects may be completed individually or as a team. For group projects, the stipend will be divided among team members.
Please note: Participation in the research program is open to all students; however, NASA Space Grant stipends are available only to U.S. citizens who present their research at the Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium Symposium.
Important Dates
- October 2, 2026 - Submit name, email, S-number, and research ideas to Angela Martinez
- TBD - Participant Kickoff Meeting
- TBD - Project Pitch Meeting
- TBD - Deadline to meet with faculty mentor
- March 1, 2027 - Deadline for paper or poster title (and photo of yourself and/or team)
- April 5, 2027 - Submit poster or copy of paper for printing. Fill out, sign, and submit your stipend payment form
- May 2027 - Present at the Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium
Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium website: Utah NASA Space Grant Consortium
Funded in part through NASA award: 80NSSC25M7088