LPI Summer Internship in the United States 2027 | Fully Funded

Scholarships Corner; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial support for 10 weeks

Accommodation and travel support

Housing paid

Career development workshops

Opportunity to present research

Job summary

The Lunar and Planetary Institute is offering a fully funded 2027 summer internship in the United States, hosted at LPI or NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. This 10‑week program provides undergraduate students with hands-on research experiences, lectures, and development workshops in planetary science.

Participants will work with world-class scientists, build professional networks, and gain exposure to lunar and planetary science careers.

Qualifications

• Undergraduates must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program during the internship semester.
• A minimum of 50 semester credit hours is required.
• Fields of study preferred: physical sciences, natural sciences, engineering, computer science, mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Attend lectures and development workshops during the internship.
• Collaborate with scientists on research projects at LPI or NASA JSC in Houston.
• Present research findings and network with professionals in planetary science.

Education

Undergraduate with 50 semester credit hours

Job description

LPI Summer Internship in the United States 2027 | Fully Funded

LPI Summer Internship 2027 in the United States is a creditable opportunity for undergraduate students to get valuable research experience. This helps them learn from world-class planetary scientists and discover thrilling careers in planetary science. The fully-funded summer internship in the USA provides students with a chance to participate in professionally developed activities comprising lectures and development workshops.

This Internships in USA for International Students 2027sponsored by LPI is a merit-based program that helps people develop and refine their career-oriented skills. It helps people meet and work with professional experts in a friendly and cooperative environment. The trust-building relationship proves to help get letters of reference and establish vast relationship networking. The project supervisors select the interns based on their academic excellence, scientific interests, and backgrounds that meet their particular project needs.

The Planetary Science Internship 2027 for students is carried out to advance their understanding of the solar system through the provision of extraordinary services and inspiration to the globe. The institute is regarded as an intellectual leader in lunar and Planetary Science. It serves as a scientific platform that grasps top-rated scientists, post-doctoral fellows, experts, and students worldwide. Moreover, it supports the research community through meetings, activities, conferences, and newsletters.

The fully paid internship in the United States aims to invest in the development of future explorers. It further helps NASA in the exploration of the solar system. The institute is operated under the Universities Space Research Association which offers an avenue for industrial and governmental bodies to engage expertise with technical leadership, operational efficiency, innovative research and development, management of facilities, and academic programs to excel in space sciences.

LPI Summer Internship in the United States 2027:

Host Country:

• USA

Host Institution:

• Lunar and Planetary Institute

Internship Location:

• Lunar and Planetary Institute or the NASA Johnson Space Center, both in Houston, Texas

Duration of LPI US Internship:

• 10 weeks

Internship Dates:

• June 7 – August 13, 2027

Benefits of the LPI Summer Internship 2027:

• At least $13,639 in financial support for the 10-week internship
• Support toward accommodation, travel, and living expenses
• The cost of housing will be paid straight to the place you stay and taken out of the total amount.
• Meet and work with professionals and build a strong network for your future career.
• Experience a new work environment at the Lunar and Planetary Institute or NASA Johnson Space Center.
• Career development workshops and scientific lectures
• Opportunity to present research findings

Eligibility Criteria of LPI Summer Internship USA:

• The scholarship is designed for undergraduates having 50 semester credit hours.
• The applicant must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program during the semester before the internship.
• Students in physical sciences, natural sciences, engineering, computer science, and mathematics are preferred.

Everyone regardless of gender, sex, or disability is eligible.

• Candidates will be selected based on their scholarship, curriculum, experience, scientific interest, career goals, and research projects.
• NO IELTS/TOEFL is Required if you can get English Proficiency Certificate from your professor of English at your university.