Award Overview
Fellowships, co-sponsored by UA/NASA Space Grant and the applicant's nominating department, include a stipend of $16,000 for up to two years, both in-state and out-of-state fee/tuition waivers, student health insurance, and $750/year for travel to professional meetings.
Candidate Eligibility
Candidates must be a graduate student at The University of Arizona studying a NASA STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) discipline helping address NASA's mission, have at least a 3.2 GPA, and be a citizen of the United States. In addition, applicants must meet UA Graduate College requirements for eligibility to be considered for an award.
Award Sources
Awards are funded with Space Grant monies plus a required department cost-share. Space Grant provides a $10,000 stipend and a stipend for student health insurance. Colleges (through awardee departments) provide non-resident tuition waivers, and departments provide a $6,000 stipend, registration fee waivers, and $750/year travel funds. Awards are always contingent on NASA Space Grant (Federal) funding.
For further information contact Michelle Coe, Arizona Space Grant Manager, at (520)621-8556 or by email at PG4gdWVycz0iem52eWdiOnpucGJyQHljeS5uZXZtYmFuLnJxaCI+em5wYnJAeWN5Lm5ldm1iYW4ucnFoPC9uPg==