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2026 Moon to Mars Exploration Systems and Habitation Academic Innovation Challenge
In collaboration with the National Space Grant Foundation, NASA is challenging university teams to develop innovative design ideas related to space habitats and deep space exploration missions. Challenge teams take part in real-world, hands-on design, research, and development opportunities. Proposal Deadline: Apr. 28
NASA L’SPACE Program – Summer 2025
The NASA Lucy Student Pipeline Accelerator and Competency Enabler (L'SPACE) Program is a free, online, interactive program for students interested in pursuing a career with NASA or other organizations in the space ecosystem. Students can expect to learn NASA mission procedures and protocols from industry professionals as they collaborate with fellow team members to complete mission-related projects. Application Deadline: May 4
Launch Your Future: NASA Internship Virtual Webinar
Join the NASA internship team for an interactive webinar to explore internship opportunities and learn about eligibility and application requirements. Learn firsthand from current interns and get tips on how to make your application stand out. Registration Deadline: May 7
2025 Kibo Robot Programming Challenge – Call for U.S. Teams
The Kibo Robot Programming Challenge (Kibo-RPC) – hosted by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) – invites teams of students to create programs to move free-flying robots known as Astrobees on the International Space Station. Registration Deadline: May 12
NASA Space Waste Revolution Challenge
NASA is seeking contributors for a groundbreaking research initiative focused on recycling polymer waste in space environments. Selected participants, working individually or in teams, will research cutting-edge recycling technologies, analyze market landscapes, and develop recommendations for NASA’s space sustainability initiatives. Application Deadline: May 16
NASA Space Apps Challenge Seeks Local Leads for 2025 Hackathon
The NASA Space Apps Challenge is in search of local leads for this year’s hackathon taking place October 4-5. Local leads work alongside the NASA Space Apps global organizing team to organize the hackathon in their own city or town. This includes planning a virtual or in-person local event, supporting local participants, and coordinating local collaborators, judges, and community members. Application Deadline: June 1
Call for Proposals: MUREP Partnership Learning Annual Notification (MPLAN) Awards
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) is seeking proposals to promote research collaboration with NASA mission directorates. Funding of up to $50,000 per award supports teams at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to develop innovative ideas and action plans for commercialization. Proposal Deadline: June 9
Dragonfly Student and Early Career Investigator Program
Set to launch in 2028, NASA’s Dragonfly mission will send a rotorcraft lander to explore a variety of locations on Saturn’s moon Titan. Graduate students are invited to apply for a two-year term to work with Dragonfly mission team members to conduct Titan research, help formulate Dragonfly mission science and operations plans, or assist in the development of instrumentation, hardware, or testing. Application Deadline: June 9
Call for Proposals: NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate's University Leadership Initiative
The University Leadership Initiative provides the opportunity for university teams to exercise leadership in proposing technical challenges, defining multidisciplinary solutions, establishing peer review mechanisms, and applying innovative strategies to strengthen research impact. Proposal Deadline: June 26
NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellowships
The NASA Postdoctoral Program offers early career and senior scientists fellowships (awarded annually up to three years) with NASA scientists and engineers. Opportunities relate to missions in Earth science, heliophysics, planetary science, astrophysics, space bioscience, aeronautics, engineering, human exploration and space operations, astrobiology, and science management. Application Deadline: July 1
Be a NASA Intern
NASA Office of STEM Engagement paid internships allow high school and college-level students to contribute to agency projects under the guidance of a NASA mentor.
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NASA STEM Engagement Funding Opportunities
NASA STEM Opportunities and Activities For Students
Multiple challenges and opportunities reaching a broad audience of middle and high schools, colleges, and universities across the nation.
NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars
Challenges are designed to build student knowledge and skills in STEM by focusing on NASA's goals, collaboration, and career pathways.
NASA Student Launch Challenge
Student Launch is a research-based, competitive, experiential exploration activity. This project offers multiple challenges reaching a broad audience of middle and high schools, colleges, and universities across the nation.
First Nations Launch
This competition is an opportunity for students attending a Tribal College or University, a Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution, or who are members of an active American Indian Science and Engineering Society collegiate chapter to design, build, and fly a high-powered rocket.
Explore Careers at NASA
Interested in working at NASA? Start now to be part of NASA’s future. Visit the Careers page to learn more about exciting opportunities at NASA.
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NASA Spinoff 2025
What do NASA's missions in space do for YOU? Technologies that make science and exploration possible lead to advances in medical equipment, manufacturing, computing, and more. Find out how we’re making life on Earth better in this year's edition of NASA’s Spinoff publication.
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Get Your Research On The Station
Reference information and resources to provide insight into sending your science experiment or technology demonstration to the space station.
Conducting research on the ISS National Laboratory demonstrates to U.S. citizens and the world that space is accessible, affordable, and capable of supporting the research and development necessary to make the fundamental business case for sustainable industrial demand in low Earth orbit.
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Research Opportunities for Professionals
Find Opportunities for Funding and More
Supporting research in science and technology is an important part of NASA’s overall mission.
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Science Activation
NASA Science Events and Activities
Let NASA’s Science Activation program bring the universe to you! We’re inviting every student, educator, and lifelong learner to share in the excitement of scientific discovery and space exploration through these unique opportunities. Science Activation reaches learners in all 50 states and more than 110 countries around the world.
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Citizen Science
NASA’s citizen science projects are collaborations between scientists and interested members of the public.
Through these collaborations, volunteers (known as citizen scientists) have helped make thousands of important scientific discoveries. More than 410 NASA citizen scientists have been named as co-authors on refereed scientific publications. NASA citizen science projects are open to everyone around the world, not limited to U.S. citizens or residents.
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NASA+
Now Available: NASA+, a new ad-free, no-cost, family-friendly streaming service that embeds you into our missions through new original video series.
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NASA Podcast on Spotify
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Join the Artemis Mission to the Moon
Make, launch, teach, compete and learn. Find your favorite way to be part of the Artemis mission.
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