NASA Internships

NASA Internships is sponsored by NASA. Provides internships for students to work on projects impacting NASA’s mission, such as returning to the Moon by 2024.

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NASA offers students challenging projects and on-the-job experiences, building confidence, essential technical skills, and career readiness, all essential for the nation’s workforce. NASA offers two major internship programs for students: Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) Internships and Pathways Internships. Both provide the chance to work with NASA experts and contribute to real missions.

Although they operate differently, OSTEM and Pathways are connected parts of NASA’s workforce pipeline: – OSTEM builds technical skills and gives students hands‑on exposure to NASA missions. – Pathways offers a structured employment pipeline into civil service. Together, they help NASA grow a mission‑ready future workforce.

NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement provides, annually, more than 2,000 students the opportunity to impact the agency’s mission through a hands-on internship. The Pathways program offers current students and recent graduates paid internships that are direct pipelines to full-time employment at NASA upon graduation. The majority of interns receive a paid stipend award, which is based on academic level and session duration.

Interns will work with the guidance of mentors from NASA on agency projects. NASA interns prepare for a successful entry into the nation’s workforce by learning key technical skills and career readiness competencies, while contributing to NASA’s mission. NASA interns typically work during the hours of 8 a.

m. to 5 p. m.

, Monday – Friday, unless stated in the project description. NASA offers internships for non-STEM majors. Even if you are not a science or engineering student, you can get an internship at NASA!

Paid internships that allow college-level students to contribute to the agency’s mission to advance science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration. OSTEM Internships offer short‑term, hands‑on opportunities for students to work on real NASA projects. These experiences help to build technical and professional skills while learning from NASA mentors.

Join our NASA team and gain valuable on-the-job experience, build your resume, and strengthen your career readiness. We offer three sessions annually, so visit our website often for opportunities. Spring 2027 Application Deadline: September 14, 2026 (11:59 p.

m. ET) Summer 2027 Application Deadline: February 26, 2027 (11:59 p. m.

ET) Fall 2027 Application Deadline: May 21, 2027 (11:59 p. m. ET) Click Here to Explore Our Opportunities and Apply Paid internships that are direct pipelines to full-time employment at NASA upon graduation.

Pathways Internships are federal internships designed to prepare students for a career at NASA. Pathways interns rotate through multiple assignments and can be converted directly into full‑time civil service roles after they successfully complete the program. Click Here to Learn More About Pathway Internships NASA Pathways and Early Careers Fall Virtual Event Date: Thursday, August 27 at 3:30pm E.

T . Registration Link: https://stemgateway. nasa.

gov/s/course-offering/a0BSJ000007iXFa/ Registration will close on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. Join us on Thursday, August 27th at 3:30pm ET for a virtual internship information session. During this event, you will have the opportunity to directly connect with NASA Pathways, Early Careers, and OSTEM representatives to learn more about opportunities at NASA.

Participants will gain valuable insights and practical guidance, including expert tips and best practices for preparing your application, strong resume, succeeding in interviews, and confidently completing online application assessments. Please note: Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens to be eligible for participation in NASA’s Pathways, Early Careers, and OSTEM Internship Programs.

OSTEM Intern Pathways Intern Purpose Short-term, project-based learning at NASA Long-term developmental program leading to federal employment Duration Summer session is 10 weeks Fall and Spring are 15 weeks Minimum 12-week; maximum duration determined by degree level Citizenship U.S. Citizen U.S. Citizen Age Requirement Must be 16 years old at time of application At least 16 years old at the time of appointment GPA 3. 0 on a 4.

0 scale 2. 9 on a 4. 0 scale Enrollment Be a full-time or part-time college student (undergraduate through graduate-level) currently attending a certificate or degree- granting program at a U.S. accredited technical school, college or university.

Students who have graduated from a higher education institution may apply for internships that take place in the three sessions immediately following their graduation. Broad Range of Majors (STEM and Non-STEM).

A degree or certificate seeking student who is currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited educational institution on at least a half time basis Have completed at least 15 semester hours or 23 quarter hours Majors aligned to NASA workforce needs Be able to work at least 480 hours before completing degree/certificate requirements Application System NASA STEM Gateway USA Jobs Building Foresight for Earth Science, featuring Lindsey Jacobson For West Virginia Engineer, Home Is Where the Heart Is… and NASA, Too NASA Johnson Interns Shaping the Future of Exploration Up, Up, and Away With Weather Balloons Annual Student Research Program Commences 5 Tips to Craft a Standout NASA Internship Application SARP East 2025 Atmospheric Chemistry Group F requently A sked Q uestions More Frequently Asked Questions The majority of interns receive a stipend award, but there are some volunteer opportunities noted in project descriptions.

Can I apply for multiple internships? Yes! In fact, it is encouraged.

Creating an account and setting up a profile in our system makes it easy to apply for multiple opportunities across multiple centers and areas of interest. Is a Letter of Recommendation required? The Office of STEM Engagement does not require a letter of recommendation.

Your center location and housing options will determine if you need a car. At most centers, unless you find housing within walking distance, you will most likely need a car. However, there are ample public transportation options at some centers Astronauts are often the face of NASA, but our workforce is made up of all kinds of professionals.

We are scientists, engineers, IT specialists, human resources specialists, accountants, writers, technicians and many other kinds of people working together. No matter what your strengths are, there's a place at NASA for you! Aaron Yazzie, a former intern at JPL, inspires a new generation of Diné scientists and engineers, proving their voices have an essential place in the story of the cosmos.

Former intern Clare Luckey was selected as one of Forbes’ 30 under 30. Her hard work and determination has landed her at the forefront of space exploration as she helps plan how the first astronauts will land on Mars. Remotely operating NASA's Perseverance Mars Rover from millions of miles away is no easy task.

Vivian Li, former intern at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, used her background in computer science to build a pilot user interface, making the drive easier. “After years of constant hard work, setbacks, and dreaming about the future, I finally made it to NASA! ” Armstrong Flight Research Center Intern Launch your Future with NASA Explore intern opportunities to your full-time career at NASA.

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