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
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