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Dissertation and Thesis Improvement Fellowship is a grant from NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC) that funds graduate student research in space science and engineering. The fellowship provides partial support for master's thesis and doctoral dissertation projects that align with NASA's areas of interest. All requests exceeding $2,000 require 50% non-federal matching funds in cash or in-kind.
A limit of two students per principal investigator applies. Eligible applicants are master's and doctoral students at FSGC-affiliated universities and colleges. Awards are $5,000.
The deadline for the 2026-27 cycle is May 29, 2026.
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Dissertation and Thesis Improvement Fellowship – Florida Space Grant Consortium Dissertation and Thesis Improvement Fellowship Dissertation and Thesis Improvement Fellowship 2026-27 Dissertation and Thesis Improvement Fellowship Request for Proposals PLEASE NOTE that there is a restriction of no more than 2 students per PI.
The NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium (FSGC) plans to award Master’s Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Fellowships in areas of space science and engineering. Proposals must align with the topics of interest to NASA. These grants provide partial support of Master’s Thesis and Doctoral Dissertation research for improvement beyond the already existing project.
Proposals whose focus falls within topics of interest to NASA would be considered for evaluation. The duration cannot be more than 1 year and the maximum fellowship amount is $5000. There are no indirect costs.
These awards are intended to provide supplemental funds for items not normally available from the student’s university or other sources. They are not intended to provide the total costs of a student’s dissertation research.
Allowable items include travel to specialized facilities or field research locations and professional meetings, use of specialized research equipment, purchase of laboratory supplies and services not otherwise available, the hiring of field or laboratory assistants, fees for software licenses (valid for the duration of the fellowship period only), and rental of environmental chambers or other research facilities.
Funds also may be used for textbooks, journal subscription (valid for the duration of the fellowship), or dissertation preparation or reproduction. Funds cannot be used for salaries or tuition . Notice of intent (not binding): Email the title of the research and abstract (250 words) to fsgc@ucf.
edu by April 17, 2026 . Electronic submission of Proposals due by May 29, 2026.
Anticipated award announcement: July 31, 2026 (subject to availability of the 2026 NASA funds) Dissertation and Thesis Improvement Fellowship RFP 2026-27 Dissertation and Thesis-Improvement Fellowship (Word file; 57kb) 2026-27 Dissertation and Thesis-Improvement Fellowship (Pdf file; 287kb) Find the best matching research opportunity at various NASA centers Read detailed instructions to register and successfully complete your online application.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Master's and Doctoral students at FSGC-affiliated universities and colleges conducting research in space science and engineering aligned with NASA priorities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 29, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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