Research Grants - Alaska Space Grant Program
Research Grants - Alaska Space Grant Program support graduate students at Alaska institutions conducting NASA-aligned STEM research to strengthen Alaska’s research capacity and encourage STEM careers.
Funder: Alaska Space Grant Program
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Application) | January 15, 2027 (Award notification) | May 1 following the grant period (Final report)
Funding Amounts: Up to $67,500 for 12 months; 1:1 non-federal match required
Summary: Supports graduate students at Alaska institutions conducting STEM research aligned with NASA goals and building research capacity in Alaska.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and cannot simultaneously hold a major fellowship supporting most annual stipend and tuition.
Description
The Alaska Space Grant Program (ASGP), a participant in NASA’s National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, competitively funds graduate research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Awards support new and continuing graduate students attending Alaska institutions of higher education. The program aims to encourage STEM careers, strengthen the nation’s STEM workforce, and engage Americans in NASA’s mission.
Projects directly related to NASA’s interests receive preference, and proposals must explicitly demonstrate alignment with the goals of one or more NASA Directorates or Centers. The program also considers how research will strengthen Alaska’s research infrastructure, scientific and technical capabilities, or economic development. Faculty mentorship is integral to the award, with mentors supporting project design and execution and providing matching contributions.
