National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) – Earth & Space Science Graduate Fellowships (NESSF)

1 year with the possibility of renewal for a 2nd year

• The maximum amount of a NESSF award is $45,000 per year.
• Up to $35,000 stipend, comparable with the prevailing stipend rate on the student’s campus.
• Up to $10,000 for tuition, fees, and other expenses. Equipment, including computers, may NOT be purchased with NESSF funds (see guidelines for details).

Applicant:

• Must be admitted to, or already enrolled in, a full-time Masters and/or PhD program in earth and space sciences, or related disciplines, at an accredited U.S. university.
• May apply at any time during their graduate work. Students may also apply in their senior year prior to receiving their baccalaureate degree, but must be admitted and enrolled in a Master’s and/or PhD program at a U.S. university at the time of the award.
• This award may not be held concurrently with any other Federal fellowship or traineeship.
• The NESSF Program is open to all students enrolled full-time at accredited U.S. institutions; however, U.S. citizens and permanent residents will be given preference when two or more proposals are of equal scientific merit.