Rhode Island Space Grant Undergraduate Student Research Internship

WIGSAT; Rhode Island; Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

WIGSAT, in collaboration with Rhode Island institutions, offers competitive summer and academic-year research internships for U.S. citizen undergraduates who have a faculty advisor and a project with NASA relevance.

Recipients present their findings at the annual spring symposium; the 2027 undergraduate application opens in November. This in-person program provides mentorship and access to Brown University resources through the Rhode Island Space Grant Consortium.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen undergraduates at Rhode Island institutions with a faculty advisor and a NASA-relevant project.
• Strong research and analytical abilities with the ability to present findings clearly.
• Experience coordinating with faculty advisors and research teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on aerospace research under faculty supervision.
• Compile results and prepare presentations for the spring symposium.
• Collaborate with mentors and peers on project milestones.

Skills

Research skills

Presentation skills

NASA-relevant project experience

Education

Undergraduate degree in aerospace or related field

Job description

Competitive summer and academic-year research internships for U.S. citizen undergraduates at Rhode Island institutions who have a faculty advisor and a project with NASA relevance. Recipients present their findings at the annual spring symposium; the 2027 undergraduate application opens in November.

Field Aerospace Level Undergraduate Country United States State / Province Rhode Island Institution Rhode Island Space Grant Consortium (Brown University) Online Available In person Funding / Award Yes Women-Only Program Open to all; women encouraged

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About This Program

Competitive summer and academic-year research internships for U.S. citizen undergraduates at Rhode Island institutions who have a faculty advisor and a project with NASA relevance. Recipients present their findings at the annual spring symposium; the 2027 undergraduate application opens in November.

Program Details

Field Aerospace Level Undergraduate Country United States State / Province Rhode Island Institution Rhode Island Space Grant Consortium (Brown University) Online Available In person Funding / Award Yes Women-Only Program Open to all; women encouraged

At a Glance

Level Undergraduate Field Aerospace Country United States Funding Available

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