The WSGC Graduate & Professional Research Fellowship Program funds graduate-level, NASA-aligned space science and engineering research at Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium member institutions.
Funder: Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium
Due Dates: October 13, 2025 | February 2, 2026 | February 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: $6,000 per award for Spring, Summer, or Academic Year (subject to funding availability); single-term awards.
Summary: Supports graduate/professional students at WSGC member institutions conducting independent, NASA-aligned STEM research in space-related fields.
The Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium (WSGC) Graduate & Professional Research Fellowship Program provides competitive fellowships for graduate and professional students pursuing independent research or design projects in STEM fields aligned with NASA Mission Directorate goals. The program aims to foster the next generation of leaders in space science and engineering by supporting innovative, space-related research. Awards are made through a rigorous review process by technical experts, emphasizing research clarity, originality, and relevance to NASA’s objectives. Recipients are expected to present their research at the Annual Wisconsin Space Conference and fulfill NASA reporting requirements.