Dr. Laurel Salton Clark Graduate & Professional Research Fellowship
Dr. Laurel Salton Clark Graduate & Professional Research Fellowship supports graduate and professional students’ environmental or life sciences research with an aerospace component aligned with NASA goals.
Funder: Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 (Applications open) | February 1, 2027 (Summer 2027 / Academic Year 2027–2028 deadline) | March 26, 2027 (Award announcement week)
Funding Amounts: $6,000 for Summer 2027; $6,000 for Academic Year 2027–2028, subject to funding availability
Summary: Supports graduate and professional students’ environmental or life sciences research with an aerospace component.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals attending, admitted to, or applying to a WSGC member institution.
Description
The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (WSGC) administers this competitive fellowship honoring Columbia Shuttle astronaut and Wisconsin native Dr. Laurel Clark. It supports graduate or professional students in environmental or life sciences whose research has an aerospace component and who embody her commitment to leadership, balance, and improving the human condition.
Funding supports space-related research and activities through NASA’s National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. Review emphasizes the significance and value of the proposed work, research independence, and clearly articulated alignment with NASA Mission Directorate goals. Academic preparation, aerospace-, aviation-, or STEM-related promise, uniqueness of the subject matter, and the breadth and relevance of outreach, service, other activities, or individual circumstances also inform selection.
