Student Mini-Grants support undergraduate and graduate students with materials for culminating STEM or NASA research and publication fees for prior consortium-supported work, helping them complete or publish their research.
Funder: North Dakota NASA Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Spring) | March 2027 (Summer) | May 2027 (Fall)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 per mini-grant; funds must be spent within the award semester
Summary: Supports materials for students’ culminating STEM or NASA research and publication fees for prior consortium-supported research.
Key Information: The Student Mini-Grants program is currently paused.
The North Dakota NASA Space Grant Consortium offers Student Mini-Grants to undergraduate and graduate students conducting STEM- or NASA-relevant research that directly contributes to a thesis, dissertation, or similar culminating project needed for graduation. The grants can cover research materials, but not laptops, computers, or travel.
Students who previously completed research through a consortium fellowship, mini-grant, or internship may also seek support for publication fees associated with that work. Awards are made by semester, and all funds must be spent within the semester awarded. The consortium is housed at the University of North Dakota and connects students and faculty with NASA and STEM research and education opportunities.