The Alabama Space Grant Consortium Fellowship funds graduate students in Alabama to conduct NASA-relevant STEM research, fostering innovation in space science and technology.
Funder: Alabama Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027: Student application deadline (projected) | March 2027: Faculty letter of recommendation deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $37,000 for 12 months (includes stipend, tuition/insurance, and travel); renewable for up to 3 years total.
Summary: Supports graduate students at Alabama universities in NASA-relevant STEM research for one year, with possible renewal.
The Alabama Space Grant Consortium (ASGC) Graduate Research Fellowship is designed to foster the next generation of innovators in space-related fields by supporting graduate students at ASGC member universities. Fellows engage in NASA-aligned STEM research over a 12-month period, with funding intended to supplement their academic and research pursuits. The fellowship aims to build a robust pipeline of talent contributing to advancements in space science and technology, with a strong emphasis on research relevance to NASA Mission Directorates, commercial space initiatives, or the International Space Station (ISS).