LPI Summer Intern Program in Planetary Science

WIGSAT - Women Inspiring Girls in STEM, Advancement & Training; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Travel support

Housing support

Job summary

The Lunar and Planetary Institute (USRA) in Houston offers a ten-week summer research internship. Undergraduates work one-on-one with a scientist on a lunar and planetary science project and gain hands-on experience.

Selected students receive a stipend plus travel and housing support, enabling focused research in collaboration with LPI or Johnson Space Center staff near NASA Johnson Space Center.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in Physics or related field.
• Experience with data analysis or literature review is a plus.
• Interest in lunar and planetary science.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with a scientist on a lunar and planetary science project.

Education

Undergraduate

Job description

Overview

A ten-week summer research internship operated by the Universities Space Research Association (USRA) at the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) near NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. Interns work one-on-one with a scientist from LPI or Johnson Space Center on a lunar and planetary science research project. Selected students receive a stipend plus travel and housing support.

Program Details

• Level: Undergraduate
• Field: Physics
• Country: United States
• State/Province: TX
• Institution: Lunar and Planetary Institute (USRA)
• Funding/Award: Yes
• Women-Only Program: Open to all; women encouraged
• Application Deadline: December

Benefits

• Stipend
• Travel support
• Housing support

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with a scientist on a lunar and planetary science research project.

Apply

Visit the official program page lpi.usra.edu for current requirements, deadlines, and application details.