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Launch Your Career: NASA OSTEM Internships 2026

Launch Your Career: NASA OSTEM Internships 2026

Published on August 8, 2026

Summary

The NASA OSTEM (Office of STEM Engagement) Internship Program 2026 provides college-level students with short-term, hands-on learning experiences. By working alongside NASA professionals, interns have the unique opportunity to contribute to real NASA projects, supporting the agency’s overarching mission in science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration.

🚀 NASA OSTEM Internship Program 2026 offers college-level students hands-on experience by working on NASA projects alongside professional scientists, engineers, and experts.
🌌 Program Objective: The internship helps students develop technical skills, professional experience, and career readiness while contributing to NASA’s mission in science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration.
🛰️ Internship Experience: Selected interns work on real NASA missions, receive mentorship from NASA professionals, and gain practical knowledge through short-term learning opportunities.
💰 Benefits for Interns: Participants may receive paid stipend awards, professional mentorship, hands-on project experience, technical skill development, career training, and networking opportunities.
🔬 Available Fields: NASA OSTEM internships are offered in areas including aerospace engineering, astronomy, computer science, data science, Earth science, space technology, robotics, research, communications, business, administration, and human resources.
👩‍🚀 Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must generally be:
- At least 16 years old at the time of application
- Enrolled in a certificate or degree program at a U.S. accredited technical school, college, or university
- Undergraduate or graduate students
- Maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
- U.S. citizens eligible to participate in NASA OSTEM programs

Designation

NASA OSTEM Intern

Research & Internship Areas

Opportunities are available across a wide range of STEM and non-STEM disciplines, including:

Aerospace Engineering
Computer Science
Data Science and Analytics
Earth Science
Space Technology
Robotics
Research
Communications
Business and Administration
Human Resources
Other mission-support fields

Location

Various NASA Centers, USA

Eligibility / Qualification

To be considered for the NASA OSTEM Internship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
Age: Be at least 16 years old at the time of application.
Education Level: Be an undergraduate or graduate-level student. (Recent graduates may also apply for internships taking place within the three sessions immediately following their graduation).
Enrollment: Must be enrolled in a certificate or degree-granting program at an accredited U.S. technical school, college, or university.
Academic Standing: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Job Description & Benefits

Interns will work on real missions and projects connected to space exploration. They will:

Receive direct guidance and mentorship from NASA scientists, engineers, and leading professionals.
Develop essential technical skills and career readiness training.
Build a highly competitive professional profile and network with peers and experts.
Stipend: The majority of NASA interns receive a paid stipend award, which is based on their academic level and the duration of the internship session.
Duration: 10 weeks for the Summer session, and 15 weeks for the Fall and Spring sessions.

Opportunity Overview

Category	Details
Program Name	NASA OSTEM Engagement Internship Program 2026
Internship Type	Paid Internship
Duration	Summer (10 weeks) Fall & Spring (15 weeks)
Eligible Candidates	College-level students (Undergrad & Grad), Recent Graduates
Required GPA	Minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Citizenship	U.S. Citizens Only

How to Apply

Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online via the official NASA STEM Gateway portal. You can start the process by clicking the APPLY NOW link on the announcement page.