NASA Fellowships Program

About the Program

NASA MUREP Fellowships, administered through NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM), provides graduate students with opportunities to advance their academic and professional development while contributing to NASA’s missions.

In partnership with The National GEM Consortium, the Fellowships Program connects eligible Master’s and Doctoral students pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees with NASA mentors, research projects, facilities, and professional development opportunities.

NASA Fellows gain hands-on experience working alongside NASA professionals on projects aligned with the agency’s scientific, engineering, aeronautics, and space exploration priorities. Through academic support, professional development, and NASA research experiences, the program helps prepare highly skilled graduate students for careers in STEM.

The NASA Fellowship Experience

NASA Fellows participate in a structured fellowship experience that combines graduate education with applied research and professional development.

Program components may include:

• Financial support provided through The National GEM Consortium in accordance with applicable fellowship requirements.
• A 10-Week Center-Based Research Experience (CBRE) with a NASA mentor.
• Hands-on participation in NASA-related research and technical projects.
• Professional development and networking opportunities with NASA professionals and fellow graduate students.
• Participation in NASA Fellowship activities, presentations, evaluations, and program events.
• Participation in external stakeholders’ professional development events, as required by the Fellowship Program.
• Opportunities to build technical, research, communication, and professional skills relevant to NASA and the nation’s STEM workforce.

NASA research experiences may be conducted at participating NASA Centers and facilities based on project availability, mentor capacity, funding, and program requirements.

Questions?

For questions about NASA MUREP Fellowships, contact: NASA MUREP Fellowships at hq-fellowships@mail.nasa.gov