NASA Arizona Space Grant Consortium Internship

Lumiere Education Foundation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 16,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumiere Education Foundation offers an internship through the NASA Arizona Space Grant Consortium targeted at college students in Arizona, with some spots for advanced high school students. This program places undergraduates into roles focused on space science and aerospace research, providing vital experience for those pursuing STEM PhDs or NASA-related careers.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and are required to submit a résumé, transcripts, and a research interest statement along with a faculty recommendation. This competitive internship is the ideal credential for aspiring researchers.

Qualifications

• Primarily for college students in Arizona; some opportunities for advanced high school students.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident due to NASA funding rules.

Responsibilities

• Participate in space-science, planetary-science, and aerospace research roles.
• Gain real research credentials valuable for STEM PhDs or NASA careers.

Skills

Research articulation

Education

Arizona college student

Tools

Résumé

Transcript

Recommendation letter

Job description

NASA Arizona Space Grant Consortium Internship

Arizona Space Grant Consortium / University of Arizona

What you’ll need

• Primarily AZ college students; some opportunities for advanced HS students
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident (NASA funding rule)

NASA‑funded internship program coordinated by the University of Arizona that places undergraduate and (selectively) advanced high school students into space‑science, planetary‑science, and aerospace research roles across AZ universities and partner labs. A real research credential — competitive but the gold standard for AZ students aiming at STEM PhDs or NASA careers.

Requirements Checklist

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• Résumé, transcript, and research interest statement. Add the document (transcript / proof) to your vault.
• Faculty or mentor recommendation. Ask a teacher early, then save the letter in your vault.

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