NASA Academy represents an immersive and integrated multidisciplinary exposure and training, for students with various backgrounds and career aspirations of critical importance to the National aerospace program.

The academic curriculum balances opportunities for direct contact with advanced science and engineering R&D and an awareness of the complex managerial, political, financial, social, and human issues faced by the current and future aerospace programs.

Co-sponsorship of the Academy assures recruitment of meritorious students from previously under-represented areas of the country, into leadership positions for the aerospace programs of the future.

The Academy is cost effective, providing a richer program at a cost comparable to other, narrow-focus scholarships, internships, and fellowships. For more information and to apply, visit the NASA Academy web site or contact your local Space Grant Office.

ELIGIBILITY

An applicant for Research Associate with the NASA Academy must:

• have a demonstrated interest in our space program
• have a previous internship or project experience
• be a junior, senior, or first or second year graduate student in Fall 2010
• be in high academic standing (GPA of 3.2 or greater)
• propensity for leadership
• be a US citizen*
  
  Note: The NASA Academy at Ames will also consider applicants from Canada.

An applicant for the NASA Robotics Academy must:

• have a demonstrated interest in our space program
• have experience in robotics
• be in high academic standing (GPA of 3.2 or greater)
• be a US citizen*
• Research Associates: be a sophomore, junior, or senior student in Fall 2010
• Team Leads: be a junior, senior, or first or second year graduate student in Fall 2010

An applicant for the NASA Propulsion Academy must:

• have a demonstrated interest in our space program
• have a curricular background in propulsion
• be in high academic standing (GPA of 3.2 or greater)
• be a US citizen*
• Research Associates: be a sophomore, junior, or senior student in Fall 2010
• Team Leads: be a junior, senior, or first or second year graduate student in Fall 2010

An applicant the NASA Lunar and Planetary Sciences Academy must:

• have a demonstrated interest in our space program
• have experience in lunar and planetary science research
• be in high academic standing (GPA of 3.3 or greater)
• be a US citizen*
• Research Associates: be a sophomore, junior, or senior student in Fall 2010 in astrophysics, physics, or engineering
• Team Leads: be a senior, or fgraduate student in Fall 2010 with a strong background in planetary science and/or engineering.

*Citizens of Puerto Rico, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Northern Marianas are considered U.S. citizens.

NASA Academy Online Application	Deadline: January 18, 2010 at 5:00 PM EST

Ames Research Center	Contact: Brad Bailey Phone: (650) 604-2104
Glenn Research Center	Contact: Dr. M. David Kankam Phone: (216) 433-6143
Goddard Space Flight Center	Contact: David Rosage Phone: 301-286-0904
Marshall Research Center	Contact: Frank Six Phone: 256-961-0678

Ames Research Center	June through August
Glenn Research Center	June through August
Goddard Space Flight Center	June through August
Marshall Space Flight Center	June through August