About the programme
The OSTEM internship offers short-term project-based experience on NASA work, building technical and professional skills under NASA mentors. Three sessions run each year (Spring, Summer, Fall). Interns usually receive a stipend based on academic level and session length. Applications are made through NASA STEM Gateway. Letters of recommendation are not part of the application.
Duration: Summer session 10 weeks; Fall and Spring sessions 15 weeks
Eligibility
- U.S. citizenship
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- At least 18 years old by the session start date
- High school graduate (summer only) or enrolled full-time or part-time in an accredited certificate or degree program at undergraduate or graduate level
- Maximum of three undergraduate and three graduate internships (six total)
- Undergraduate and graduate students must attend a program accredited by a recognised U.S. Department of Education accrediting body; students at foreign institutions are not eligible
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What you receive
- Paid stipend
- Hands-on experience on NASA projects
- Mentorship from NASA experts
- Career readiness training
How to apply
- Create an account and profile on NASA STEM Gateway
- Select and apply to opportunities at NASA centers and areas of interest
- Summer 2027 application deadline: March 1, 2027 (11:59 p.m. EST)
- Fall 2027 application deadline: May 24, 2027 (11:59 p.m. EST)
Applications are submitted on NASA Office of STEM Engagement’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
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- NASA Office of STEM Engagement · Application
- Last checked
- 10 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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