Internship Overview
The NASA Internship and Fellowship 2026 program offers students, graduates, researchers, and educators the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with one of the world’s leading space agencies. Participants work alongside NASA scientists, engineers, and professionals on real-world projects related to aerospace engineering, artificial intelligence, robotics, Earth science, astrophysics, space exploration, and advanced technology development. Internship and fellowship opportunities are available across multiple NASA centers in the United States including the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Kennedy Space Center, Johnson Space Center, and Goddard Space Flight Center. The program helps participants strengthen technical, research, and leadership skills while gaining exposure to advanced laboratories and collaborative scientific environments. Interested applicants are required to explore available opportunities on the NASA internships portal, review eligibility criteria, prepare required documents such as resumes and academic transcripts, and submit online applications before the deadline for their selected opportunity.
Eligibility & Requirements
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Applicants must be students, graduates, researchers, or educators eligible for the selected internship or fellowship program. Opportunities are available for bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, postdoctoral, and in some cases high school students. Applicants must meet the academic and eligibility requirements specified for each opportunity and should demonstrate interest in science, engineering, technology, aerospace, or related fields. Applicants may be required to submit academic transcripts, resumes, recommendation letters, and other supporting documents during the application process. Eligibility may vary depending on the specific NASA program and some opportunities may be open to international applicants through NASA partnerships.