LPI Summer Internship 2027 in USA (Fully Funded)

Opportunities Radar; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lunar & Planetary Institute in Houston, TX invites undergraduate students to apply for the LPI Summer Internship 2027, a fully funded 10-week program running from June 7 to August 13, 2027 at LPI or NASA’s Johnson Space Center.

Participants will work on cutting-edge planetary science projects under guidance from renowned scientists, with enrichment activities and career workshops; the internship provides $13,351 to cover stipend, living and housing during the stay.

Qualifications

• Open to US and non-US nationals.
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and have completed a minimum of 50 semester hours.
• Academic background should be relevant to available research projects.
• Students in physical sciences, natural sciences, engineering, computer science, or mathematics are preferred.
• Commit to full-time participation during the internship dates.

Responsibilities

• Engage in cutting-edge planetary science research under supervision of renowned scientists.
• Participate in enrichment activities such as career development workshops and seminars.
• Attend educational visits to NASA facilities and expand your professional network.

Skills

STEM background

Undergraduate status

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

Applications are now open for theLPI Summer Internship 2027,a fully funded internship in planetary science offered by the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI). It’s a10-week immersive summer research internshipdesigned forundergraduate studentscurrently pursuing a degree at an accredited institution. Students majoring in STEM fields are preferred, but others are also eligible to apply. The program will take place at theLunar and Planetary Institute or at NASA’s Johnson Space Center from June 7 to August 13, 2027.

Participants will engage in cutting-edge planetary science research while working on projects under the supervision of renowned scientists. Beyond research, students will also participate in enrichment activities such as career development workshops, seminars, and educational visits to NASA facilities. Interns will receive financial support of$13,351 to cover stipend, living, and housing expenses during the stay. Students of all nationalities, including those from the USA, are welcome to apply. Read more details below.

LPI Summer Internship 2027 Overview

• Host Country: United States of America
• Offered by: Lunar & Planetary Institute
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Duration: 10 Weeks
• Dates: June 7 – August 13, 2027
• Coverage: Fully Funded
• Application Deadline: December 14th, 2026

Internship Coverage

Interns will receive financial support of $13,351 to cover:

• Living costs
• Travel expenses
• Accommodation
• A full-time paid internship
• Hands-on research experience in planetary science
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced scientists
• Expand your professional network
• Participants in enrichment activities such as seminars, career workshops, and visits to NASA facilities.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants meeting the following criteria are invited to submit the applciations:

• Open to both US and non-US nationals.
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program and have completed a minimum of 50 semester hours of university credit.
• Academic background must be relevant to the available research project.
• Students in the physical sciences, natural sciences, engineering, computer science, or mathematics are preferred.
• Commit to full-time participation during the internship dates.