National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) - Planetary Science Summer School

Program for educators to conduct authentic astronomical research using NASA data, involving a year-long project and presentations at conferences.

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DeadlineFriday, March 13, 2026 at 5 p.m. PDT

Award amountUnpaid internship

Last checkedJun 26, 2026

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NASA Science Mission Design Schools - Financial Support Requirements

Details requirements for partial financial support, including a $1,700 allowance, for the NASA Science Mission Design Schools program.

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Award amount

$1,700 travel/lodging allowance

Eligibility

Request financial support in application; Reside in the U.S. from application submission through course end; Reside outside a 50-mile radius of JPL; Hold full-acceptance status for program participation; Must not be a civil servant or student with civil servant status

Requirements

Attend the entire course (11 weeks); Participate in the culminating week onsite at JPL; Provide confirmation that NASA-supported research is distinct from program participation; Confirm no expenses charged to Mission Design School are already compensated

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