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Florida Space Grant Consortium Dissertation and Thesis Improvement Fellowship is sponsored by NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium. Fellowship funding to support master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation improvement in space science and engineering.
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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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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. citizens enrolled in thesis‑based Master’s or Ph. D. programs at FSGC‑affiliated Florida institutions; graduate students advanced to candidacy. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 29, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Florida Space Grant Consortium Dissertation and Thesis Improvement Fellowship is funded by NASA Florida Space Grant Consortium. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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