Early Career Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship
The Alaska Space Grant Program funds faculty-led science or engineering research projects for early career undergraduates, offering hands-on NASA-aligned STEM research experiences in Alaska.
Funder: Alaska Space Grant Program
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Academic year application) | March 15, 2027 (Summer application) | May 1, 2027 (Academic year report/poster) | September 1, 2026 (Summer report/poster)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,650 per student (200 hours at $18.25/hr); up to 2 students per faculty proposal per cycle.
Summary: Supports faculty-led research or engineering projects for early career undergraduate students at Alaska institutions, fostering first authentic STEM research experiences.
Key Information: Student participants must be U.S. citizens enrolled at an Alaskan institution; preference for NASA-relevant projects and underrepresented groups.
Description
The Early Career Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship, offered by the Alaska Space Grant Program, enables faculty at Alaska higher education institutions to propose defined science or engineering research projects for one to two early career undergraduate students. The goal is to provide authentic research or engineering experiences—often a student’s first substantial exposure to STEM research—under the mentorship of a faculty member. Projects should ideally align with NASA’s interests, and the program encourages participation from women, underrepresented minorities, and early career faculty. Faculty are responsible for recruiting eligible students, guiding the research, and supporting student participation in the Alaska Space Grant Symposium or an alternative public forum.
