NASA Nebraska Space Grant
Welcome to the NASA Nebraska Space Grant Consortium
Nebraska Space Grant Fellowships
FY25 Applications Due May 20, 2025
The Nebraska Space Grant awards fellowships for student research and educational opportunities.
Nebraska Space Grant Mini-Grants
FY25 Applications Due May 20, 2025
The Nebraska Space Grant offers Higher Education Mini-Grants and Research Mini-Grants. These grants are available to Nebraska educators and researchers.
Mini-Grant & Fellowship Informational Zoom Session:
An informational Zoom session will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 from 10:00am-11:00am regarding our NASA Nebraska Space Grant Fellowship and Mini-Grant Competition. (The Zoom link can be found here).
NASA Nebraska Space Grant staff will go over the application process and there will be time for Q&A. The session will also be recorded and available to view later on our website.
NASA Internships
Fall 2024 Applications are Due April 5, 2024
NASA Centers across the U.S. offer a variety of internships.
Many of these internships require funding from the state-based Space Grant Consortia for the internship stipends. This requires applying to both NASA and the Nebraska Space Grant.
Please see the Opportunities page for more information and deadlines regarding the Mini-Grant, Fellowship, and Internship opportunities. Also check the NASA Nebraska EPSCoR website for additional opportunities.
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ABOUT NEBRASKA SPACE GRANT
NASA Nebraska Space Grant is part of NASA’s National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program. We are one of 52 Space Grant Consortiums in the United States and have been successfully promoting aerospace-related activities within the state since 1991.
Mission
The Nebraska Space Grant Consortium is awarded funds to develop research infrastructure and enhance the quality of aerospace research and education throughout the state.
Vision
To enhance the quality of life for Nebraskans through continuous research, fellowship and scholarship funding, and public service related to aeronautics and aerospace.
Benefits
This grant allows Nebraska colleges and universities to engage in research, education, and public service programs related to aeronautics, space sciences, and technology.
The NASA Nebraska Eclipse Ballooning Project launched from Grand Island, NE
Nebraska Space Grant supports several aerospace-education and outreach efforts within the state. These include High Altitude Ballooning (HAB), NASA-specific professional development for teachers, the Annual Meeting of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences, and other conferences and events.
BEYOND THE SHADOW
Exploring the Great American Eclipse of 2024
Astronomy Educator, Michael Sibbernsen of Branched Oak Observatory, takes the viewer on an inside look at the April 8th Total Solar Eclipse. This program was produced by NASA Nebraska Space Grant, specifically for educators within the state. We do, however, hope everyone watching finds valuable information. Click on the image below to view the video.