NYSG Catalyst Fellowship

NYSG Catalyst Opportunity Fellowships are competitively awarded up to $15,000 in research fellowship(s) to first-generation college students working on undergraduate or graduate research projects.

The intent of this fellowship is to create opportunities for first-generation college students 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 first-generation college student

  • 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

Deadlines: December 3, 2021

To apply for the NYSG Catalyst Fellowship, click the button below

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