2026-2027 Graduate Fellowship
2026-2027 Graduate Fellowship supports graduate students at two Iowa universities conducting faculty-mentored, NASA-aligned STEM research to encourage continued work in space science or aerospace fields.
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Funder: Iowa Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates: May 4, 2026 (Applications open) | October 16, 2026 (Application and recommendation letters)
Funding Amounts: Eight fellowships of $6,000 each for one year
Summary: Supports graduate students at Iowa State University and the University of Iowa conducting faculty-mentored, NASA-aligned STEM research.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens accepted into a STEM MS or PhD program.
Description
The Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) Graduate Fellowship Program supports outstanding graduate students pursuing NASA-aligned research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The 2026–2027 fellowship supports faculty-mentored projects at Iowa State University and the University of Iowa, with research connected to NASA Mission Directorates.
The program aims to encourage qualified students to continue in space science or aerospace-related fields, strengthen research infrastructure at consortium member institutions, and retain U.S. graduates in STEM. Awards are competitive, considering academic qualifications, the research project, NASA alignment, and faculty recommendations. The ISGC director selects recipients in consultation with a consortium review committee.
