International Trade Administration
Pathways Recent Graduate Application Due 9/2/25
The International Trade Administration (ITA) at the U.S. Department of Commerce has announced a Pathways Recent Graduate position for International Trade Compliance Analysts (GS-7/9/11) based here in Washington, DC. Students and recent graduates with a background in economics, data analysis, research, international trade, political science, and business are encouraged to apply!
International Trade Compliance Analyst (GS-7), open to the public (DE): USAJOBS – Job Announcement
International Trade Compliance Analyst (GS-9), open to the public (DE): USAJOBS – Job Announcement
International Trade Compliance Analyst (GS-11), open to the public (DE): USAJOBS – Job Announcement
Those who have completed a qualifying bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution within the previous two years as well as current students who are within 9 months of completing their academic requirements are eligible to apply. Positions at a GS-7 level require one year specialized experience (can include internships) and/or one full year of graduate education. Positions at the GS-9 level require one year of experience and/or a master’s degree or equivalent two years of graduate level education, and GS-11 roles require one year experience and/or a PhD.
Please read each announcement closely to understand the correct GS level based on your experience and education which can be combined; you may also apply to more than one announcement (example—a second year graduate student could use 1 full year of graduate education to qualify at the GS-7 AND 3 semesters of graduate level education + 6 month relevant internship to qualify at the GS9). Please note, all the listed applications require the ability to pass a background check and obtain Secret Clearance as well as a drug test. Also, per OPM regulations, the resume limit for this position is two standard pages.
These announcements will be open until 11:59 pm on September 2, 2025. Please share within your network and with your students and encourage all those who are interested and qualified for these positions to apply as soon as possible!
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Nuclear Security Administration
National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (NNSA-MSIIP)
Applications are open for the Summer 2026 National Nuclear Security Administration Minority Serving Institutions Internship Program (NNSA-MSIIP). Please see link for more information and application: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/2026-NNSA-MSIIP?utm_source=opportunity_digest&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=dpp_star . Application deadline: October 26, 2025, at 11:59 pm EDT
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Citizen Science Seed Funding Opportunity
The Citizen Science Seed Funding Program (CSSFP) of NASA Science aims to support scientists and other experts to develop citizen science projects and expand the pool of professional scientists who use citizen science techniques in their science investigations. Four Divisions of NASA Science are participating in the CSSFP: the Astrophysics Division, the Biological and Physical Sciences Division, the Heliophysics Division, and the Planetary Science Division. The appropriated budget is up to $480,000 for astrophysics and planetary science, up to $200,000 in heliophysics, and up to $50,000 in biological and physical sciences. For more information, visit the NSPIRES website.
Deadline: Oct. 1 (notice of intent), Nov. 19 (proposal)
Planetary Science Early Career Award Opportunity
The Planetary Science Early Career Award (ECA) program is intended to help promising early career scientists play an increased and meaningful role in the planetary science community and pursue professional development in areas relevant to the Planetary Science Division (PSD). Proposed projects may entirely focus on addressing specific scientific questions and/or address pressing needs in the planetary science community. For more information, visit the NSPIRES website.
Award: About five, $200K | Deadline: Dec. 4
National GEM Consortium is Accepting Fellowship Applications
Each year, NASA Fellowships partners with The National GEM Consortium to award research grants using Minority University Research Education Project (MUREP) funds. These fellowships are designed to foster faculty, and undergraduate and graduate students in disciplines needed to help advance NASA’s missions and directly contribute to advancements in space exploration. GEM offers MS and Ph.D. level students an outstanding opportunity and access to dozens of the top engineering and science firms and universities in the nation. GEM Fellowship was designed to focus on promoting opportunities for individuals to enter the STEM industry at the graduate level in areas such as research and development, product development, and other high-level technical careers. | Deadline: Nov. 14.
NASA Postdoctoral Program Extends Deadline
The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers a unique and inspiring environment for fellows to conduct world-class research with leading scientists across the U.S. The diverse scientific and technological fellowships offered at NASA are one-of-a-kind educational experiences that prepare future leaders for positions at NASA or within the academic community. The NPP consists of two components: the NASA Postdoctoral Research Program and the NASA Postdoctoral Management Program. Flyer: NPP PDF | Email: npp@orau.org | Deadline: 6 p.m. EST Nov. 1
Register for Open Science 101
NASA Open Science offers courses designed to teach researchers, students, and the public about the principles and practices of open science. The Open Science 101 course provides a foundational knowledge for conducting open science. Open science is a commitment to the open sharing of software, data, and knowledge (algorithms, papers, documents, ancillary information) as early as possible in the scientific process. Register for Open Science 101 in the NASA STEM Gateway. Deadline: Sept. 30
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