The LERCIP program at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio consists of internships for High School Students, College Students, Secondary School Teachers, and NASA Scholars.
High School Program
Program Description:
This is an educational program that provides a summer opportunity for current 10th and 11th grade students who will be juniors and seniors in the upcoming school year and are interested in science, technology, engineering, math and professional administration. Internships of eight-week duration will be available beginning June 18, 2008 and ending August 8, 2008.Application Distribution:
Applications will be sent to local high school point of contacts with-in a 50-mile radius of NASA Glenn Research Center the week of December 10, 2007. Due to the limited number of slots available, local high schools will receive a limit of 3 applications per school. Please NOTE that the LERCIP High School Point of Contact list is available here: 2008 Point of Contact List.Applicant Requirements:
The applicant must be a U.S. citizen and 16 years old by the program start date;
Permanent resident of Northeast Ohio and attend school within a 50 mile radius;
The applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale;
If chosen as a finalist, the applicant must be willing to participate in a formal interview as part of the placement process;
The applicant must be available on a full-time basis (Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week) from June through August.Point of Contact:
GRC Educational Programs Office
216-433-6656
e-mail: GRC-Intern@mail.nasa.gov
LERCIP College
Program Description:
This is an educational program that provides internships for students of science, engineering, professional administrative, and technical areas. Internships of a 10-week duration are available during the summer months at the NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH. The internships are offered under the auspices of Lewis' Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program (LERCIP), a collaborative undertaking by the Educational Programs Office at the Glenn Research Center and the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI).Eligibility:
Internships are available only to U.S. citizens who are full-time students pursuing a baccalaureate or higher degree in a field of science, engineering, technology, mathematics and professional administration at an accredited college or university throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. College-bound graduates or 2-year college students with demonstrable plans to pursue baccalaureate degrees are also eligible. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.Application:
NOTE: 2008 applications is available for download Click here to Download the PDF version.Start Dates:
Session #1: May 19 Session: #2: June 2 Session: #3: June 9Salary:
Interns receive a biweekly salary for their appointments. The amount of salary depends on the academic standing achieved by the student at the time tenure begins. Refer to the LERCIP College application for specific details about salary, travel reimbursement and housing information.Notification:
All selected applicants will be notified by mail by April 15. For other application and selection questions, please contact the following:Ohio Aerospace Institute
Attn: LERCIP Applications
22800 Cedar Point Road
Cleveland, OH 44142
Phone: (440) 962-3170 Extension 5006
e-mail: internships@oai.org
LERCIP NASA Scholars
Program Description:
This is an educational program that provides a summer opportunity for students. Internships of a 10-week duration are available during the summer months at the NASA John H. Glenn Research Center (GRC). The internships are offered under the auspices of Lewis’ Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program (LERCIP) and is a collaborative undertaking of GRC’s Educational Programs Office (EPO) and the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI). The LERCIP Scholars’ component offers opportunities for college sophomores through Ph.D candidates.Eligibility:
Internships are available only to U.S. citizens who are full-time students pursuing a baccalaureate or higher degree in a field of science, engineering, technology, and professional administration at an accredited college or university throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. College-bound graduates or 2-year college students with demonstrable plans to pursue baccalaureate degrees are also eligible. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.Application:
NOTE: Application Information for 2008 will be available soon.
Application Deadline: Closed for 2007.
Selection in this program is very competitive and is based on the following:
NASA Glenn organizational, budgetary and programmatic commitments
Academic level and relative coursework
Performance background and research interests
Student/Mentor availabilityThe LERCIP Scholar Applications are made available by your NASA scholarship point of contact.
Start Dates:
Session #1: May 19 Session: #2: June 2 Session: #3: June 9Salary:
Interns receive a biweekly salary for their appointments. The amount of salary depends on the academic standing achieved by the student at the time tenure begins. Refer to the LERCIP Scholar application for specific details about salary, travel reimbursement and housing information.Notification:
All selected applicants will be notified by mail by April 15. If you have more questions please contact your scholarship administrator. Remember your completed final applications must be received by January 15 (No Exceptions).Point of Contact::
GRC Educational Programs Office
216-433-6656
e-mail: GRC-Intern@mail.nasa.gov
LERCIP Teacher Program
Program Description:
This is an educational program that provides internships for teachers interested in expanding their knowledge in the area of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Internships of a 10-week duration are available during the summer months at the NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH. The internships are offered under the auspices of Lewis' Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program (LERCIP), a collaborative undertaking by the Educational Programs Office at the Glenn Research Center and the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI).p>Eligibility:
Internships are available only to U.S. citizens who are employed in the U.S. as full-time teachers as secondary school teachers.Application:
NOTE: 2008 application is available for download Click here to download the PDF version.
Start Dates:
Session #1: May 21 Session: #2: June 4 Session: #3: June 11Salary:
Teachers receive a biweekly salary for their appointments. The amount of salary depends on the academic standing achieved by the student at the time tenure begins. Refer to the LERCIP Teacher application for specific details about salary, travel reimbursement and housing.Notification:
All selected applicants will be notified by mail by April 15. If you should have questions, please contact the following:
Ohio Aerospace Institute
Attn: LERCIP Applications
22800 Cedar Point Road
Cleveland, OH 44142
Phone: (440) 962-3170 Extension 5006
e-mail: internships@oai.org