National Science Foundation

Advanced Technological Education (ATE)

With a focus on two-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that drive our nation’s economy. The program involves partnerships between academic institutions (grades 7-12, IHEs), industry, and economic development agencies to promote improvement in the education of science and engineering technicians. It is strongly recommended that projects be faculty-led and required that courses and programs are credit-bearing, although materials developed may also be used for incumbent worker education. Materials may also be adapted and implemented as credit-bearing courses. The ATE program supports curriculum development; professional development of college faculty and secondary school teachers; career pathway development for both students and incumbent workers; and other activities including applied research projects that advance the knowledge base related to technician education.

The ATE program encourages partnerships with other entities that may impact technician education. For example, with

• the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnerships (MEPs) (https://www.nist.gov/mep) as applicable to support technician education programs and the industries they serve; and
• Manufacturing USA Institutes (https://manufacturing.gov/) addressing workforce development issues.

The ATE program encourages proposals from Minority Serving Institutions as well as other institutions that support the recruitment, retention, and completion (certificate, degree, program) of the full spectrum of diverse talent that society has to offer, which includes underrepresented and underserved communities, in STEM technician education programs that award associate degrees.

For more information, please visit:

NSF 24-584: Advanced Technological Education (ATE) | NSF – National Science Foundation

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science Funding Open

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate (NASA Science) released its annual omnibus solicitation for basic and applied research, Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Science (ROSES-2025). ROSES is a solicitation with many individual program elements that each have their own due dates and topics covering a wide range of basic and applied research and supporting technology topics in areas supported by NASA Science. ROSES is written to allow program elements to issue awards to non-governmental organizations as grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts depending on the nature of the work proposed. However, at the time of release, all active program elements of ROSES specifically exclude contracts, because contracts would not be appropriate for the nature of the work solicited. Thus, unless otherwise specified by the program element, awards to non-governmental organizations deriving from ROSES will be federal assistance (grants or cooperative agreements). Awards to government labs, including funded Co-Investigators on proposals for non-governmental organizations, will be inter- or intra-agency transfers, as appropriate. For more information, review Table 2 and Table 3 of the research announcement or visit the ROSES Blog.

Earth Venture: TROPICS and PREFIRE Science and Applications Teams

NASA’s Earth Science program is accepting proposals for the Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) and NASA Polar Radiant Energy in the Far InfraRed Experiment (PREFIRE) missions. PREFIRE aims to reduce uncertainties in polar energy fluxes and the processes driving them, providing essential data to improve projections of polar climate change and its impacts on polar communities and beyond. The TROPICS mission is a constellation of state-of-the-science observing platforms that measures temperature and humidity soundings and precipitation with spatial resolution comparable to current operational passive microwave sounders but with unprecedented temporal resolution. For more information, visit the NSPIRES website.

Award: About five to seven, up to $1M/year | Deadline: Sept. 18 (notice of intent), Nov. 13 (proposal) 

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 Offers Resources for New Principal Investigators

Scientists and engineers who plan to propose to a NASA Research Opportunity or an announcement of opportunity for a flight mission or mission of opportunity from SMD should check out NASA’s New Principal Investigator Resources. The site provides prospective mission principal investigators with resources that may be useful as they develop their mission concepts, as well as information on developmental opportunities to prepare future mission leaders.

NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Helps Enhance MSI’s Capabilities

The NASA Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) serves as a cornerstone for fostering the growth of small businesses by encouraging NASA prime contractors to mentor and assist eligible protégés. The goal is to enhance the protégés’ capabilities, enabling them to perform effectively on NASA contracts and subcontracts. With this structured mentorship, the MPP seeks to establish and nurture long-term business relationships between protégés and NASA prime contractors, ultimately increasing the number of small businesses that secure NASA contracts and subcontracts. Email: MSFC-NASAMentorProtegeProgram@mail.nasa.gov

NASA Technology Funding Opportunities

Learn about NASA’s portfolio of more than 18,000 active and completed technology projects at TechPort, which is an Agency web-based tool that showcases investments from across NASA to facilitate opportunities for collaboration and partnerships. The average annual NASA investment in these technologies is over $1.3 billion. For more information, view funding opportunities and the space technology Strategy and Prioritized Shortfalls.

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

Bring NASA Technology to the Classroom

At Technology Transfer University (T2U), we are bringing real-world, NASA-proven technologies into the classroom. NASA’s T2U program connects universities with NASA-developed technology to give students the opportunity to work with federal government research and technology. Student entrepreneurs build case studies with NASA’s patent portfolio while learning about commercialization and licensing opportunities. NASA T2U has generated a number of successful licenses and new startup companies. To learn more about T2U, or to initiate a program at your institution, contact us at hq-t2u@mail.nasa.gov.

Registration Open for NIAC Symposium

Register for the NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program’s 2025 Symposium taking place Sept. 9-11 in Philadelphia, PA. NIAC seeks innovative, technically-credible, advanced concepts that could one day change aeronautics and space. Email: hq-niac@mail.nasa.gov

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

GrabCAD Speed Test Architecture Challenge

NASA is reaching out to members of the GrabCAD community who may be familiar with, or are interested in, the testing of atmospheric entry vehicles. Currently, NASA has a capability gap in the area of free-flight dynamic stability testing for reentry vehicles. The Stratospheric Projectile Entry Experiment on Dynamics (SPEED), a two-stage stratospheric drop test architecture, is currently under development to bridge the state-of-the-art gap that many NASA flagship missions require to reduce system risk and enable more optimized designs via margin reduction. Award: $7,000 | Deadline: Sept. 8

Engaging MSIs with NASA

Help Hurricane Response as NASA Mapper

This summer and fall, NASA invites the public to participate in a new citizen science effort called NASA Response Mappers. The project is a collaboration between the NASA Disasters Program’s Disaster Response Coordination System (DRCS) and the GLOBE Program, short for Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment. If you live in the Southeastern region of United States, you can help fill vital information gaps by submitting land cover photos before and after hurricanes using your smartphone. Your contributions could ultimately help emergency managers make faster and better-informed decisions when it matters most and strengthen your community’s ability to respond and recover from disasters. For more information, visit the NASA Applied Sciences website.

NASA Opportunities for MSIs

National GEM Consortium Begins Accepting Fellowship Applications July 1

Each year, NASA Fellowships’ awards research grants, as authorized by Congress, to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) using Minority University Research Education Project (MUREP) funds. NASA Fellowships are designed to prepare graduate-level students for careers in research through hands-on experiences and workforce training, developing a well-trained science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce. NASA Fellowships, partnered with The National GEM Consortium, fosters 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. The 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.

Funding Opportunities

Up to $850K in Funding Available Through SBIR Ignite Opportunity

The 2025 SBIR Ignite Phase I Solicitation is open and accepting proposals. SBIR Ignite is an initiative hosted by the NASA Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) program that encourages small businesses to develop more commercialization-focused technologies that meet current NASA needs. This initiative is ideal for high-growth, product-oriented entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses that have not worked with NASA before. The four topic areas include:

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Radar
• Robotics

Award: Up to $150,000 for Phase I, up to $850,000 for Phase II | Deadline: 5 p.m. EDT July 22

NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Helps Enhance MSI’s Capabilities

The NASA Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) serves as a cornerstone for fostering the growth of small businesses by encouraging NASA prime contractors to mentor and assist eligible protégés. The goal is to enhance the protégés’ capabilities, enabling them to perform effectively on NASA contracts and subcontracts. With this structured mentorship, the MPP seeks to establish and nurture long-term business relationships between protégés and NASA prime contractors, ultimately increasing the number of small businesses that secure NASA contracts and subcontracts. Email: MSFC-NASAMentorProtegeProgram@mail.nasa.gov

Space Technology Research Grants for Early Career Faculty

Space Technology Research Grants (STRG) Program’s Early Career Faculty (ECF) Appendix is accepting proposals from accredited U.S. universities for innovative, early-stage space technology research of high priority to NASA’s Mission Directorates. Proposals are sought on specific space technologies that are currently at low Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). The appendix seeks to tap into the talent base of highly skilled engineers, scientists, and technologists at U.S. universities, challenging early-career faculty to examine the theoretical feasibility of new ideas and approaches that are critical to making space exploration, space science, and other civil space pursuits more effective, affordable, and sustainable. The Appendix exclusively seeks proposals that are responsive to one of the two topics described in C.2 of this Appendix:

• Topic 1 – Advanced Diagnostics for High-Enthalpy Test Facilities Simulating Spacecraft Atmospheric Entry
• Topic 2 – Planning for Autonomous Spacecraft Using Machine Learning Methods to Enable Onboard Guidance, Navigation, and Control

Award: Not to exceed $750,000 per award | Deadline: Proposals, July 10 | Email: hq-ecf-call@mail.nasa.gov

NASA is Accepting Proposals for Innovative Aerospace Research

NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program, which funds innovative aerospace concepts that could enable and transform future missions, is accepting proposals for the 2026 Phase I Solicitations. Each year, NASA issues multiple NIAC solicitations and grant awards. Researchers across government, industry, and academia with high impact ideas should consider submitting a proposal. For more information, review the solicitation on the NSPIRES website.

Award: Phase I: Up to $175,000; Phase II: Up to $600,000; Phase III: Up to $2,000,000 | Deadline: 5 p.m. EDT July 15

NASA is Accepting STEM Engagement Proposals

NASA is accepting proposals for the Engagement Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) – 2025, which is a competitive funding opportunity in support of NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM). EONS 2025 is an omnibus announcement that includes a wide range of NASA STEM engagement opportunities for basic and applied science and technology research and education. NASA investments in STEM engagement are focused on building a future STEM workforce through program elements designed to bolster capacity and to attract, engage, and enable students to move toward STEM careers through NASA-unique opportunities. Specific opportunities will be issued periodically throughout the year as appendices to this funding opportunity with individual requirements and milestones. Award: From about $150,000 to $5,000,000

NASA Offers Resources for New Principal Investigators

Scientists and engineers who plan to propose to a NASA Research Opportunity or an announcement of opportunity for a flight mission or mission of opportunity from the Science Mission Directorate should check out NASA’s New Principal Investigator Resources. The site provides prospective mission principal investigators with resources that may be useful as they develop their mission concepts, as well as information on developmental opportunities to prepare future mission leaders.

NASA Technology Funding Opportunities

Learn about NASA’s portfolio of more than 18,000 active and completed technology projects at TechPort, which is an Agency web-based tool that showcases investments from across NASA to facilitate opportunities for collaboration and partnerships. The average annual NASA investment in these technologies is over $1.3 billion. For more information, view funding opportunities and the space technology Strategy and Prioritized Shortfalls.

Faculty Opportunities

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 NASA and the academic community. The NPP consists of two components — the NASA Postdoctoral Research Program and the NASA Postdoctoral Management Program. As the NPP is a resident program, Fellows are located at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute during the appointment. Flyer: NPP PDF | Email: npp@orau.org | Deadline: 6 p.m. EST Nov. 1

Bring NASA Technology to the Classroom

At Technology Transfer University (T2U), we are bringing real-world, NASA-proven technologies into the classroom. NASA’s T2U program connects universities with NASA-developed technology to give students the opportunity to work with federal government research and technology. Student entrepreneurs build case studies with NASA’s patent portfolio while learning about commercialization and licensing opportunities. NASA T2U has generated a number of successful licenses and new startup companies. To learn more about T2U or to initiate a program at your institution, contact us at hq-t2u@mail.nasa.gov.

NASA Opportunities for MSIs

NASA Mentor-Protégé Program Helps Enhance MSI’s Capabilities

The NASA Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) serves as a cornerstone for fostering the growth of small businesses by encouraging NASA prime contractors to mentor and assist eligible protégés. The goal is to enhance the protégés’ capabilities, enabling them to perform effectively on NASA contracts and subcontracts. With this structured mentorship, the MPP seeks to establish and nurture long-term business relationships between protégés and NASA prime contractors, ultimately increasing the number of small businesses that secure NASA contracts and subcontracts. Email: MSFC-NASAMentorProtegeProgram@mail.nasa.gov

Space Technology Research Grants for Early Career Faculty

Space Technology Research Grants (STRG) Program’s Early Career Faculty (ECF) Appendix is accepting proposals from accredited U.S. universities for innovative, early-stage space technology research of high priority to NASA’s Mission Directorates. Proposals are sought on specific space technologies that are currently at low Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). The appendix seeks to tap into the talent base of highly skilled engineers, scientists, and technologists at U.S. universities, challenging early-career faculty to examine the theoretical feasibility of new ideas and approaches that are critical to making space exploration, space science, and other civil space pursuits more effective, affordable, and sustainable. The Appendix exclusively seeks proposals that are responsive to one of the two topics described in C.2 of this Appendix:

• Topic 1 – Advanced Diagnostics for High-Enthalpy Test Facilities Simulating Spacecraft Atmospheric Entry
• Topic 2 – Planning for Autonomous Spacecraft Using Machine Learning Methods to Enable Onboard Guidance, Navigation, and Control

Award: Not to exceed $750,000 per award | Deadline: Proposals, July 10 | Email: hq-ecf-call@mail.nasa.gov

NASA Accepting STEM Engagement Proposals

NASA is accepting proposals for the Engagement Opportunities in NASA STEM (EONS) – 2025, which is a competitive funding opportunity in support of NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM). EONS 2025 is an omnibus announcement that includes a wide range of NASA science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) engagement opportunities for basic and applied science and technology research and education. NASA investments in STEM engagement are focused on building a future STEM workforce, through program elements designed to bolster capacity and to attract, engage, and enable students to move toward STEM careers through NASA-unique opportunities. Specific opportunities will be issued periodically throughout the year as appendices to this funding opportunity with individual requirements and milestones. Award: From about $150,000 to $5,000,000

NASA Offers Resources for New Principal Investigators

Scientists and engineers who plan to propose to a NASA Research Opportunity or an announcement of opportunity for a flight mission or mission of opportunity from the Science Mission Directorate should check out NASA’s New Principal Investigator Resources. The site provides prospective mission principal investigators with resources that may be useful as they develop their mission concepts, as well as information on developmental opportunities to prepare future mission leaders.

NASA Technology Funding Opportunities

Learn about NASA’s portfolio of more than 18,000 active and completed technology projects at TechPort, which is an Agency web-based tool that showcases investments from across NASA to facilitate opportunities for collaboration and partnerships. The average annual NASA investment in these technologies is over $1.3 billion. For more information, view funding opportunities and the space technology Strategy and Prioritized Shortfalls.

NASA Offers Virtual Space Biosciences Training Course

NASA is accepting applications for the sixth cohort of the Spaceflight Technology, Applications, and Research (STAR) virtual training focused on the science and technology behind biological experiments in space. STAR is designed to encourage networking and collaborations in spaceflight technologies, applications, and research across all areas interested in space and biological sciences. The STAR course will cover both fundamental and applied aspects of the field of space biology, as well as practical aspects of preparing for, conducting, and analyzing the results of spaceflight experiments. The weekly two-hour course will occur September 2025 to February 2026. NASA will email notifications to applicants on or after July 31. View the full application on the NSPIRES website. For more information, email HQ-STAR-Management@mail.nasa.gov with “STAR-6 Application” in the subject line. Deadline: 11:59 p.m. EDT July 9

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 NASA and the academic community. The NPP consists of two components — the NASA Postdoctoral Research Program and the NASA Postdoctoral Management Program. As the NPP is a resident program, Fellows are located at a NASA Center, NASA Headquarters, or at a NASA-affiliated research institute during the appointment. Flyer: NPP PDF | Email: npp@orau.org | Deadline: 6 p.m. EST Nov. 1

Bring NASA Technology to the Classroom

At Technology Transfer University (T2U), we are bringing real-world, NASA-proven technologies into the classroom. NASA’s T2U program connects universities with NASA-developed technology to give students the opportunity to work with federal government research and technology. Student entrepreneurs build case studies with NASA’s patent portfolio while learning about commercialization and licensing opportunities. NASA T2U has generated a number of successful licenses and new startup companies. To learn more about T2U or to initiate a program at your institution, contact us at hq-t2u@mail.nasa.gov.

Help Solve Earth Science Challenges

The NASA Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) seeks solutions to complex Earth Science problems using transformative or unconventional computing technologies such as quantum computing, quantum machine learning, neuromorphic computing, or in-memory computing. Breakthrough computing methods show promise in overcoming processing power, efficiency, and performance limitations of conventional computing methods. Once fully harnessed, these methods could transform many areas of American life. Rapid flood analysis is one such area. Flood hazards affect personal safety and land use initiatives, directly affecting individual livelihoods, community property, and infrastructure development and resilience. By beginning to apply these new methods in an Earth observation context, NASA is driving American leadership in pushing computing technology frontiers. For more information, visit the Beyond the Algorithm Challenge website.

Award: $300,000 | Deadline: July 25

Artemis Student Challenges

The Artemis Student Challenges are authentic, hands-on learning experiences that give students in middle school all the way through graduate school a chance to flex their design and engineering skills. Artemis Student Challenges, led by the Office of STEM Engagement, is a bold initiative aimed at inspiring the next generation — the Artemis Generation!

What are the Artemis Student Challenges?

• NASA App Development Challenge
• Human Exploration Rover Challenge
• Micro-g NExT
• BIG Idea Challenge
• First Nations Launch
• NASA Spacesuit User Interface Technologies for Students (SUITS)
• Student Launch
• Great Lunar Expedition for Everyone

Each of these opportunities will build foundational knowledge and introduce students to topics and technologies critical to the success of the agency’s Artemis program.

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Internships

The mission of the National Museum of African American History and Culture Internship Program is to provide equitable and meaningful temporary workplace-based learning experiences guided by staff mentors across a broad range of museum career fields to support the academic and professional goals of future museum leaders and advocates.

Internships at the National Museum of African American History and Culture offer undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates and career changers opportunities to work closely with professionals and scholars in the museum field. The museum provides a dynamic learning environment and access to supportive mentors that help interns reach their educational and professional goals. Interns can gain practical museum skills and program development experience in a variety of traditional and non-traditional museum careers.

The museum offers internships in the following areas:

• Office of Advancement (Fundraising, Donor Relations, Annual Giving)
• Office of Curatorial Affairs (Curatorial, Collections, Archives, Digitization)
• Office of the Deputy Director (Education, Publications)
• Office of Digital Strategy and Engagement (Searchable Museum, Oral History)
• Office of the Director
• Office of External Affairs (Marketing and Communications, Public Programs, Special Events, Visitor Services)
• Office of Operations (Finance, Facilities Planning & Business Programs, Human Resources, Information Technology)
• Office of Project Management and Planning (Project Management, Exhibition Design, Design & Production)
• Office of Strategic Partnerships

For more information, visit: Internships | National Museum of African American History and Culture

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Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

History Underwater: Preserving Undersea Heritage

The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation invites all HBCU students, faculty, and staff to join a free webinar 2 p.m. ET Wednesday, May 21, “History Underwater: Preserving Undersea Heritage.” There will be a great panel assembled to talk about their work preserving and safeguarding underwater historic sites.

The ACHP is an independent federal agency that promotes the economic, educational, environmental, and cultural values of historic preservation and advises the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.

Register for the webinar.

Learn more about the webinar series.

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Health Resources and Services Administration

The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program is Accepting Applications!

Loaded down with tuition costs? Unload your burden with an NHSC scholarship – we’ve got you covered. The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program awards scholarships to health professions students who want to pursue a primary care career without the burden of overwhelming financial debt.

Students in medical, dental, nursing, and physician assistant school agree to work for a minimum of two years in a community in need of health care professionals in exchange for a one-year scholarship, with the option to earn even more.

An NHSC scholarship includes:

• Payment of tuition and eligible fees
• An annual payment for other reasonable educational costs
• Monthly stipends to assist with living expenses

The NHSC Scholarship Program is a federal program administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Bureau of Health Workforce.

The application window for this program closes on Thursday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program is highly competitive, and applicants are encouraged to apply early.

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NASA Opportunities for MSIs

Student Opportunities

Community College Students Can Get Involved With NASA

For many students, the path to a NASA career begins at a community college. These local, two-year institutions offer valuable flexibility and options to those aspiring to be part of the nation’s next- generation science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce. NASA offers several opportunities for community college students to expand their horizons, make connections with agency experts, add valuable NASA experiences to their resumes, and hone in on the types of STEM roles that best fit their skills and interests. There are a number of exciting NASA activities and experiences available to community college students.

NASA Fall Internship Application Open

The Fall 2025 application is open for NASA internships. NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships allow high school and college-level students to contribute to the agency’s mission to advance science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration.

Explore opportunities: NASA STEM Gateway. Deadline: May 16

Kibo Robot Programming Challenge

Applications are being accepted for the Sixth Kibo Robotic Programming Challenge, which is an educational program where students solve various problems using their coding skills to autonomously control free-flying robots aboard the International Space Station. The competition design includes a time requirement, gameplay environment parameters, and a scoring system to determine the top teams. Student teams compete in the preliminary round in their country of origin, and the top team from each individual competition proceeds to the International Final Round. All participants must meet the requirement for U.S. citizenship. Students can submit an application in the NASA STEM Gateway. Visit the Kibo Robotic website. Deadline: May 12 | Email: jsc-kiborpc@mail.nasa.gov

NASA L’SPACE Summer Application Open

Applications for the Summer 2025 NASA L’SPACE Program are currently being accepted. The NASA Lucy Student Pipeline Accelerator and Competency Enabler (L’SPACE) Program is a free, online, interactive experience open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a career within NASA or other organizations in the space ecosystem. L’SPACE consists of two Academies: The Mission Concept Academy and the NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience Academy. Students may participate in one Academy per semester. Each 12-week Academy is designed to provide unique, hands-on learning and insight into the dynamic world of the space industry. Students can expect to learn NASA mission procedures and protocols from industry professionals as they collaborate with fellow team members to complete their projects. Deadline: May 4

MPLAN Funding Opportunity Accepting Research Proposals

NASA invites Principal Investigators (PIs) from Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) to apply for an exciting activity to engage in research and work with the space agency to prepare for larger funding opportunities: Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) Partnership Learning Annual Notification (MPLAN) PIs have an opportunity to submit a research proposal within 18 NASA Mission Directorate topic areas. This opportunity is for institutions with an MSI designation. Visit the MSI Exchange for a list of MSIs.

NASA MPLAN offers PIs the opportunity to:

• Engage in a research project directly with NASA
• Participate in monthly virtual workshops fostering collaboration, enhancing technical skills, proposal writing, and preparing for future NASA opportunities
• Gain insight into NASA priorities for future proposals
• Attend an in-person workshop to network with NASA and other institutions

By the end of the activity, PIs will be better prepared for future funding opportunities that include:

• Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) solicitation
• NASA University Leadership Initiative

Deadline: June 9

Funding Opportunities

Sustainable Business Model Challenge

The Sustainable Business Model Challenge is designed to identify and foster sustainable business models built around NASA’s Earth system science data. This challenge invites entrepreneurs, researchers, startups, and innovators to use NASA’s publicly available climate and Earth system data sources to create sustainable business models to address climate challenges. NASA collects critical long-term observations of our changing planet. NASA produces vast amounts of Earth system science data from satellites, radars, and ships, as well as model outputs, offering a wealth of opportunities for innovative thinkers to leverage these sources. For more information, visit: NASA Business Challenge website.

Award: $100,000 in total prizes | Deadline: June 13

NASA Technology Funding Opportunities

Learn about NASA’s portfolio of more than 18,000 active and completed technology projects at TechPort, which is an Agency web-based tool that showcases investments from across NASA to facilitate opportunities for collaboration and partnerships. The average annual NASA investment in these technologies is over $1.3 billion. For more information, view funding opportunities and the space technology Strategy and Prioritized Shortfalls

Faculty Opportunities

Moon to Mars eXploration Systems and Habitation Academic Innovation Challenge

The Moon to Mars eXploration Systems and Habitation (M2M X-Hab) 2026 Academic Innovation Challenge is a university-level challenge designed to develop strategic partnerships and collaborations with universities. It has been organized to help bridge strategic knowledge gaps and increase knowledge in capabilities and technology risk reduction related to NASA’s vision and missions. The competition is intended to link with senior- and graduate-level design curricula that emphasize hands-on design, research, development, and manufacturing of functional prototypical subsystems that enable functionality for space habitats and deep space exploration missions. NASA will directly benefit from the challenge by sponsoring the development of innovative concepts and technologies from universities, which will result in novel ideas and solutions that could be applied to exploration. Proposals will be accepted from faculty who are U.S. citizens and currently teach an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-accredited engineering senior or graduate design, industrial design, or architecture curriculum teaming course at a university affiliated with the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, or other U.S. accredited university. For more information, visit the M2M X-Hab website. Awards: Up to $15k – $50k | Deadline: April 28

Unique Technical Challenges Accepted from University Teams

University Leadership Initiative (ULI2) provides the opportunity for university teams to exercise technical and organizational leadership in proposing unique technical challenges in aeronautics, defining multi-disciplinary solutions, establishing peer review mechanisms, and applying innovative teaming strategies to strengthen the research impact. Research proposals are sought in six ULI topic areas in Appendix D.4:

• Topic 1: Safe, Efficient Growth in Global Operations
• Topic 2: Innovation in Commercial High-Speed Aircraft
• Topic 3: Ultra-Efficient Subsonic Transport
• Topic 4: Safe, Quiet, and Affordable Vertical Lift Air Vehicles
• Topic 5: In-Time System-Wide Safety Assurance
• Topic 6: Assured Autonomy for Aviation Transformation

All proposals must be submitted electronically through NSPIRES.

Applicant Workshop: 1-3 p.m. EDT April 30 | Deadline: Step A Proposals due 5 p.m. EDT June 26

Volunteer to be an STMD Reviewer

NASA’s Science Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) is seeking subject matter experts (SMEs) to provide electronic reviews and to engage in discussions at in-person and virtual panel meetings. Serving as a reviewer allows one to learn what’s new in the field, gain first-hand experience with the review process, and network with colleagues. Simply follow the links below to access the volunteer review form(s) of interest to you. Early career researchers are welcome. Those interested in being a reviewer should select the fields in which they want to be considered a SME and provide as much detail as possible. Those with expertise that matches program needs will be contacted to discuss further steps. Reviewer opportunities:

• NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC)
• NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities

Email: HQ-STMD-SpaceTech-REDDI@mail.nasa.gov

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA Opportunities for MSIs

Sustainable Business Model Challenge

The Sustainable Business Model Challenge is designed to identify and foster sustainable business models built around NASA’s Earth system science data. This challenge invites entrepreneurs, researchers, startups, and innovators to use NASA’s publicly available climate and Earth system data sources to create sustainable business models to address climate challenges. NASA collects critical long-term observations of our changing planet. NASA produces vast amounts of Earth system science data from satellites, radars, and ships, as well as model outputs, offering a wealth of opportunities for innovative thinkers to leverage these sources. For more information, visit: NASA Business Challenge website

Award: $100,000 in total prizes | Deadline: June 13

NASA Technology Funding Opportunities

Learn about NASA’s portfolio of more than 18,000 active and completed technology projects at TechPort, which is an Agency web-based tool that showcases investments from across NASA to facilitate opportunities for collaboration and partnerships. The average annual NASA investment in these technologies is over $1.3 billion. For more information, view funding opportunities and the space technology Strategy and Prioritized Shortfalls.

Moon to Mars eXploration Systems and Habitation Academic Innovation Challenge

The Moon to Mars eXploration Systems and Habitation (M2M X-Hab) 2026 Academic Innovation Challenge is a university-level challenge designed to develop strategic partnerships and collaborations with universities. It has been organized to help bridge strategic knowledge gaps and increase knowledge in capabilities and technology risk reduction related to NASA’s vision and missions. The competition is intended to link with senior- and graduate-level design curricula that emphasize hands-on design, research, development, and manufacturing of functional prototypical subsystems that enable functionality for space habitats and deep space exploration missions. NASA will directly benefit from the challenge by sponsoring the development of innovative concepts and technologies from universities, which will result in novel ideas and solutions that could be applied to exploration. Proposals will be accepted from faculty who are U.S. citizens and currently teach an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)-accredited engineering senior or graduate design, industrial design, or architecture curriculum teaming course at a university affiliated with the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, or other U.S. accredited university. For more information, visit the M2M X-Hab website. Awards: Up to $15k – $50k | Deadline: April 28

Volunteer to be an STMD Reviewer

STMD is seeking subject matter experts (SMEs) to provide electronic reviews and to engage in discussions at in-person and virtual panel meetings. Serving as a reviewer allows one to learn what’s new in the field, gain first-hand experience with the review process, and network with colleagues. Simply follow the links below to access the volunteer review form(s) of interest to you. Early career researchers are welcome. Those interested in being a reviewer should select the fields in which they want to be considered a SME and provide as much detail as possible. Those with expertise that matches program needs will be contacted to discuss further steps. Reviewer opportunities:

• NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC)
• NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities

Email: HQ-STMD-SpaceTech-REDDI@mail.nasa.gov

Student Opportunities

NASA Fall Internship Application Open

The Fall 2025 application is open for NASA internships. NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships allow high school and college-level students to contribute to the agency’s mission to advance science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration.

OSTEM internships offer students an opportunity to gain practical work experience while working side-by-side with mentors who are research scientists, engineers, and individuals from many other professions. Explore opportunities: NASA STEM Gateway. Deadline: May 16

NASA L’SPACE Summer Application Open

Applications for the Summer 2025 NASA L’SPACE Program are currently being accepted. The NASA L’SPACE Program is a free, online, interactive experience open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing a career within NASA or other organizations in the space ecosystem. L’SPACE consists of two Academies: the Mission Concept Academy and the NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience Academy. Students may participate in one Academy per semester. Each 12-week Academy is designed to provide unique, hands-on learning and insight into the dynamic world of the space industry. Students can expect to learn NASA mission procedures and protocols from industry professionals as they collaborate with fellow team members to complete mission-related team-projects. Deadline: May 4

Launch your Future: Internship Webinar

Discover how to apply for a an internship by attending the Launch Your Future: NASA OSTEM Internship Webinar at 4 p.m. EST March 27. Join the webinar to explore internship opportunities, learn about eligibility, and application requirements. Hear first-hand experiences from current interns and tips to make your application stand out. This session will guide you through everything you need to know to kickstart your NASA journey. Q&A included!

Applications Now Accepted for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program

Applications Accepted through March 15, 2025
Webinar Scheduled on March 4, 2025 at 6:00 pm EST

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program application period has reopened, and applications will be accepted through March 15, 2025.

This popular program aims to encourage students at 1890 land-grant universities to pursue career paths in food, agriculture, natural resource sciences or related academic disciplines.

The USDA 1890 National Scholars Program is available to eligible high school seniors entering their freshman year of college as well as rising college sophomores and juniors. Young people around the country are invited to complete and submit their applications online through an e-application.

Learn more and apply online at USDA 1890 National Scholars Program. For more information, contact partnerships@usda.gov.

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Funding Opportunities

Tissue Engineering and Mechanobiology in Space Benefits Earth

The Divisions of Chemical, Bioengineering and Environmental Transport (CBET) and Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Infrastructure (CMMI) in the Engineering Directorate of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) are partnering with CASIS to solicit projects in the general fields of tissue engineering and mechanobiology for research that can utilize the ISS National Lab to benefit life on Earth. The purpose of this solicitation is to attract proposals that make use of the ISS National Lab for flight research projects in the field of biomedical engineering. Award: up to $1.6 million to be distributed in FY 2025. | Deadline: March 18 | Email: NSFCASIS@ISSNationalLab.org

ROSES-24 Amendment 20: F.20 MOSAICS Seed Funding

ROSES-2024 Amendment 20 released F.20 Mentorship and Opportunities in STEM with Academic Institutions for Community Success (MOSAICS) Seed Funding (formerly SMD Bridge ) listed as “TBD.” Proposals may be submitted at any time, see Section 3.7. Proposals submitted by March 28, 2025, will be reviewed in Summer 2025. For more information, visit the ROSES solicitation on the NSPIRES website, or the SARA ROSES Blog. Office Hours: 1-3 p.m. EDT March 20 & 26 | Email: hq-smd-bridge@mail.nasa.gov

NASA Seeks Innovators for Lunar Waste Competition

A new NASA competition, the LunaRecycle Challenge, is open and offering $3 million in prizes for innovations in recycling material waste on deep space missions. As NASA continues efforts toward long-duration human space travel the agency needs novel solutions for processing inorganic waste streams like food packaging, discarded clothing, and science experiment materials. NASA’s LunaRecycle Challenge will incentivize the design and development of energy-efficient, low-mass, and low-impact recycling solutions that address physical waste streams and improve the sustainability of longer-duration lunar missions. YouTube Video: LunaRecycle Challenge | Deadline: March 31 | Email: lunarecycle@ua.edu

Using Research for STEM Education and Workforce Development

The purpose of this International Space Station National Lab Research Announcement (NLRA) is to solicit applications directed toward utilization of the ISS National Lab for workforce development and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education by principal investigators and stakeholders associated with any U.S.-based institution (academic, government, commercial, not-for-profit). Flight projects selected via this research announcement may be awarded funding to enable mission integration and operations support for implementation. Deadline: Concept Summary due March 26 | Email:  info@ISSNationalLab.org (reference NLRA 2025-6)

Sustainable Business Model Challenge

The Sustainable Business Model Challenge is designed to identify and foster sustainable business models built around NASA’s Earth system science data. This challenge invites entrepreneurs, researchers, startups, and innovators to use NASA’s publicly available climate and Earth system data sources to create sustainable business models to address climate challenges. Climate change presents one of the most urgent crises of our time, with increasing threats to life, infrastructure, economies, and ecosystems worldwide. Climate change is no longer a distant concern; its effects are being felt now and are projected to intensify if emissions continue unabated. NASA collects critical long-term observations of our changing planet. NASA produces vast amounts of Earth system science data from satellites, radars, and ships, as well as model outputs, offering a wealth of opportunities for innovative thinkers to leverage these sources. For more information, visit: NASA Business Challenge website

Award: $100,000 in total prizes | Deadline: June 13

NASA Technology Funding Opportunities

Learn about NASA’s portfolio of more than 18,000 active and completed technology projects at TechPort, which is an Agency web-based tool that showcases investments from across NASA to facilitate opportunities for collaboration and partnerships. The average annual NASA investment in these technologies is over $1.3 billion. For more information, view funding opportunities and the space technology Strategy and Prioritized Shortfalls.

Student Opportunities

NASA Fall Internship Application Open

The Fall 2025 application is open for NASA internships. NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships allow high school and college-level students to contribute to the agency’s mission to advance science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration.

OSTEM internships offer students an opportunity to gain practical work experience while working side-by-side with mentors who are research scientists, engineers, and individuals from many other professions. Explore opportunities in the NASA STEM Gateway. Deadline: May 16

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Health Resources and Services Administration

Grab Recruiters’ Attention at the HRSA Virtual Job Fair

Connect with representatives from 50 health care facilities recruiting for open vacancies. 

HRSA Virtual Job Fairs are free online recruitment events that connect career-seeking health care professionals with representatives from health care facilities across the country.

Learn more about job opportunities, hear details about benefit packages, and find out how you can help communities who need you.

Connect with representatives from 50 health care facilities recruiting for open vacancies.

To see a list of the health care facilities that will be recruiting at this Virtual Job Fair, scroll down and click Recruiters on the registration page.

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University of the District of Columbia

College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences

You are Invited to DHNN’s Open House!

 On March 18th, UDC-CAUSES’ Department of Health, Nutrition, and Nursing (DHNN) will present its four degree programs including the new Bachelor of Science in Community Health Sciences and Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, in two virtual sessions at 12pm and 6pm. These one-hour sessions give participants an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the department’s academic offerings.

Click on the program below that interests you. Register for this virtual open house on Eventbrite. For more information, email us at causes@udc.edu or apply for the degree program.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Bachelor of Science in Community Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Dietetics

M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics

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• Focus: Address barriers traditionally experienced by women entrepreneurs and increase access to capital, training, and high-growth opportunities.
• Key Benefits:
  • Support for minority business enterprises (MBEs) in industries like STEM and federal contracting.
  • $2 million in FY 2025, with anticipated renewals through 2029.

• Focus: Empower Rural Minority Business Enterprises (RMBEs) through technical assistance, capacity building, and entrepreneurial development.
• Key Benefits:
  • $4 million in FY 2025, with anticipated renewals through 2030.
  • Partnerships with higher education institutions and private sector stakeholders.

• Focus: Provide entrepreneurship education in business management, financial planning, and technology adoption to underserved communities.
• Key Benefits:
  • Collaboration with HBCUs, Tribal Colleges, and other eligible institutions.
  • $5 million in FY 2025, with anticipated renewals through 2029.

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U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Honor. Secure. Protect. Advancing Campus Safety Resilience

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) invites U.S. Colleges and Universities, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to join a webinar on February 6, 2025.  This event will provide updates on DHS programs, initiatives, and available resources to improve campus resilience.  DHS staff will share information about security planning, provide an overview of resilience hubs for campuses and surrounding communities, and discuss grants and resources available to local communities to ensure the safety and security of their institutions.  This webinar is intended for college and university administrators, public safety and campus law enforcement officials, student affairs/student life, interested faculty, and other individuals and offices that have a role in supporting community safety and the wellbeing of students. Please join us!

Honor. Secure. Protect. Advancing Campus Safety Resilience Flyer

• Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 11:30am – 1:00pm EST
• To attend, please complete this Registration Form.  This event is closed to the press.

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Bureau of Reclamation

Join Us for a Bureau of Reclamation USAJOBS Webinar Information Session!

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming USAJOBS webinar hosted by the Bureau of Reclamation! Whether you’re exploring careers in federal service, curious about our work in water management, or interested in internship opportunities, this event will provide valuable insights and guidance.

Webinar: USAJOBS and Federal Application Process

Date: Thursday, January 16, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM EST
Link to Event: USAJOBS Events

During this session, we’ll cover:

• Tips for navigating USAJOBS
• Best practices for the federal application process
• An introduction to the Bureau of Reclamation’s mission and work

As part of the Department of the Interior, we manage critical water resources in the western U.S. Our mission is diverse, and so are the career opportunities available!

Current Job Openings

Here are a few roles we’re currently hiring for:

• Mechanical Engineer
• Natural Resource Specialist

Explore all career opportunities with Reclamation at: Reclamation Careers.

Visit our website to learn more – https://www.usbr.gov/

We look forward to connecting with you and sharing more about the meaningful work we do at Reclamation and the exciting career pathways available to you.

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

USAJOBS Job Announcement: Pathways Student Trainee Internship Opportunity

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Air and Radiation (OAR)

2025 Summer Pathways Intern Program

“Because no matter who we are or where we come from, we’re all entitled to the basic human rights of clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and healthy land to call home.”

Martin Luther King Jr.

EPA’s Office of Air and Radiation develops national programs, policies, and regulations for controlling air pollution and radiation exposure

We are seeking Student Trainee’s in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Durham, North Carolina, and Washington, DC.

Postings are open Monday, January 13, 2025, and close at 11:59PM on Friday, January 17, 2025.

To apply, visit www.usajobs.gov and search using the vacancy announcement numbers below:

Who May Apply:

Individuals enrolled or accepted for enrollment seeking a diploma, certificate, bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or professional degree from a qualifying educational institution on a full- or half-time basis.

Qualification Requirements:

For more information on how to apply, visit https://www.epa.gov/careers/students and watch this helpful webinar: EPA’s “The Pathways Ahead” Hiring Webinar!