Limited funds for partial support available for travel and lodging.
Eligibility
Doctoral candidates (requires advancement to candidacy); Postdocs; Early career researcher within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D.; Junior faculty within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D.; Non-research Engineering Master-level students considered on space-available basis.
Requirements
Statement of interest and applicability demonstrating clear intention for NASA-sponsored work.; Understanding of the school's value to career and concrete examples.; Evidence of drive, commitment, and readiness for mission-design experiences.; Commitment to leadership in research/exploration and articulation of skills.; Details on how technical challenges were presented and solved in collaborative work.
Application materials
Statement of interest and applicability; Signed letter of support from advisor/supervisor/department head on letterhead.
How to apply
Submit a statement of interest and applicability.; Provide a letter of support from an advisor or similar individual.; Ensure advisor provides letter of support to Joyce.E.Armijo@jpl.nasa.gov by the deadline.
Important dates
Planetary Science Summer School 2026 Session 1: May 14 – July 31, 2026; Planetary Science Summer School 2026 Session 1 Culminating Week: July 27 – July 31, 2026; Planetary Science Summer School 2026 Session 2: May 28 – August 14, 2026; Planetary Science Summer School 2026 Session 2 Culminating Week: August 10 – August 14, 2026
Documents
Frequently asked questions document
Contact
Program Manager; Program Support
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