The South Dakota NASA Space Grant Consortium’s Research Experience for Teachers Fellowships (2026) immerse secondary STEM teachers in summer university or lab research to enhance classroom STEM education.
Funder: South Dakota NASA Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to three fellowships of $8,000 each for summer research; typical duration is 8 weeks.
Summary: Summer fellowships for South Dakota secondary STEM teachers to participate in university or laboratory research, enhancing classroom STEM education.
Key Information: For full-time secondary STEM teachers in South Dakota; U.S. citizenship required.
The Research Experience for Teachers Fellowships offered by the South Dakota NASA Space Grant Consortium provide secondary classroom teachers in South Dakota with the opportunity to immerse themselves in a university or laboratory research group for a summer. The program is designed to deepen teachers' understanding of science and engineering practices, enabling them to bring real-world STEM insights into their classrooms. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions, present research findings at conferences, and contribute to program evaluation—all while aligning with NASA’s mission and the Consortium’s goals.