NASA Nebraska Space Grant
Welcome to the NASA Nebraska Space Grant Consortium
Nebraska Space Grant Fellowships
*Stay tuned for FY27 opportunities*
The Nebraska Space Grant awards fellowships for student research and educational opportunities. See the "Opportunities" tab for more information and the link to apply.
Nebraska Space Grant Mini-Grants
*Stay tuned for FY27 opportunities*
The Nebraska Space Grant offers Higher Education Mini-Grants and Research Mini-Grants. These grants are available to Nebraska educators and researchers. See the "Opportunities" tab for more information and the link to apply.
An informational Zoom session was held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 regarding the FY26 NASA Nebraska Space Grant Fellowship and Mini-Grant Competition if you'd like to view to get an idea of how the Mini-Grants and Fellowships work. NASA Nebraska Space Grant staff went over the application process. The session recording is available to view here.
NASA Internships
NASA Centers across the U.S. offer a variety of internships.
Many of these internships require funding from the state-based Space Grant Consortia for the internship stipends. This requires applying to both NASA and the Nebraska Space Grant.
Please see the Opportunities page for more information and deadlines regarding the Mini-Grant, Fellowship, and Internship opportunities. Also check the NASA Nebraska EPSCoR website for additional opportunities.
Current EPSCoR Opportunities
Please see neepscor.org for more info.
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ABOUT NEBRASKA SPACE GRANT
NASA Nebraska Space Grant is part of NASA’s National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. We are one of 52 Space Grant Consortiums in the United States and have been successfully promoting aerospace-related activities within the state since 1991.
Mission
The Nebraska Space Grant Consortium is awarded funds to develop research infrastructure and enhance the quality of aerospace research and education throughout the state.
Vision
To enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans through continuous research, fellowship and scholarship funding, and public service related to aeronautics and aerospace.
Benefits
This grant allows Nebraska colleges and universities to engage in research, education, and public service programs related to aeronautics, space sciences, and technology.
The NASA Nebraska Eclipse Ballooning Project launched from Grand Island, NE
Nebraska Space Grant supports several aerospace-education and outreach efforts within the state. These include High Altitude Ballooning (HAB), NASA-specific professional development for teachers, the Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences, and other conferences and events.