Graduate STEM Research Fellowships Grant

Graduate STEM Research Fellowships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Virginia Space Grant Consortium
Amount: US $6,000
Last Updated: January 02, 2026

Summary

The Graduate STEM Research Fellowship program, administered by the Virginia Space Grant Consortium, supports talented individuals pursuing STEM careers aligned with NASA’s mission. To qualify, applicants must be U.S. citizens, maintain a GPA of at least 3.0, and secure $6,000 in matching funds from their academic institution. The fellowship promotes diversity in aerospace careers and provides an active, faculty-mentored research experience, making awards based on merit and academic excellence.

Overview

Purpose The purpose of the VSGC Graduate STEM Research Fellowship program is to encourage talented individuals to pursue careers in STEM and support NASA’s mission. Awardees will be required to certify through their academic department that basic research support of at least $6,000 in matching funds is also being provided before funds are released. These Fellowships are intended to enhance basic graduate support such as graduate research assistantships, graduate teaching assistantships, and non-federal scholarships and fellowships. Graduate Research Fellowships require that students participate in an active faculty-mentored research experience that aligns with STEM (Science, Technology, Math and Engineering) and meets NASA’s mission. Awards are made annually and are renewable for one year for students making satisfactory academic and research progress. This is a competitive fellowship program and awards are based on merit recognizing high academic achievement and promise. Goals Promote graduate STEM-related research, while recognizing high academic achievement and promise Increasing participation of underrepresented minorities, females, and students with disabilities in aerospace-related careers Implementing the goals of the Virginia Space Grant Consortium and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. U.S. citizenConducting research that supports NASA’s missionGrade point average of at least 3.0Must be receiving matching funds of at least $6,000 from applicant’s academic institutionEnrolled as a full-time graduate student at one of the Virginia Space Grant Consortium member institutions:William & MaryHampton UniversityOld Dominion UniversityUniversity of VirginiaVirginia Tech