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NYSG Minorities in STEM Fellowship - 3 Weeks from Deadline

NYSG Minorities in STEM Fellowships are competitively awarded up to $5,000 in research fellowship(s) to students in STEM working on undergraduate or graduate research projects.

The intent of this fellowship is to support historically underrepresented minorities who have not otherwise had the opportunity to work on NASA-related research with a faculty or industry mentor.

USAGE OF FUNDS:

Funds may be used for activities that include but are not limited to the following:

  • Student research mentored by college faculty or professional scientists

  • Payload space on launch vehicles

  • Travel to present at scientific conferences or symposia

  • Participation in training or professional development

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible to apply, fellowship recipients:

  • Must be United States citizens (US permanent residents are ineligible)

  • Must be full-time student at accredited colleges/universities within NY State (includes community colleges and technical schools) OR New York State Resident.

  • Must be a student interested in STEM

  • Must provide a statement of support from a faculty or industry mentor

  • Must submit a resumè or CV

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

All applications must include the following items in order to be considered:

  • GPA

  • Detailed proposal of research of which you are requesting NYSG support for and its relevance to NASA priorities

  • Resume or CV

  • Personal statement that exemplifies how this opportunity will impact you professionally

  • Statement of support from a faculty or industry mentor

DEADLINE: JULY 14, 2023

To apply for the NYSG Minorities in STEM Fellowship, click the button below