NASA Undergraduate Student Research Program

The institution: Varies.

The program:

• 10–15 week research experience at a participating NASA Center under the supervision of a NASA technical mentor.


• $6,000 stipend


• Round-trip airfare or ground transportation allowance to and from the NASA Host Center.


• A location allowance may be provided for students at specific high cost NASA Centers.

Eligibility:

• U.S. citizenship.


• Classified as a sophomore, junior or senior before the expected commencement of the internship session.


• Major or demonstrated coursework concentration in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or physical/life sciences.


• Demonstrated strong interest/commitment to one of the above career fields or disciplines (e.g., science/math/engineering fairs, clubs, or awards; tutoring/mentoring; internships or other related experience).


• 3.0 grade point average or better.

Application deadline: 23 January 2009

More information: http://www.epo.usra.edu/usrp/