Undergraduate Research Apprenticeships
Undergraduate Research Apprenticeships support Alaska undergraduates in faculty-mentored STEM research and engineering projects that align with NASA’s mission and encourage STEM careers.
Funder: Alaska Space Grant Program
Due Dates: March 1, 2027 (Summer) | August 1, 2027 (Academic year)
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,300 for academic-year or summer research apprenticeships
Summary: Stipends support faculty-mentored undergraduate STEM research at Alaska institutions, prioritizing projects directly related to NASA’s interests.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and secure a faculty mentor for the full award period.
Description
The Alaska Space Grant Program (ASGP), a participant in NASA’s National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, offers undergraduate research apprenticeships for students majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics at Alaska institutions of higher education. The program supports academic-year and summer research or engineering projects, with faculty mentorship at the center of the research experience. Projects must demonstrate relevance to NASA’s strategic mission, and preference is given to work directly related to NASA’s interests.
The apprenticeships aim to encourage STEM career goals, strengthen the nation’s STEM workforce, and engage Americans in NASA’s mission. Proposals explain both NASA alignment and relevance to Alaska’s needs. New and continuing students may apply, including previous award recipients seeking support in subsequent competitions.
