About the role#
This internship supports the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). The program builds partnerships across government, industry, and higher education to improve research infrastructure and development capacity. You will work within an office setting at NASA Headquarters to review how these awards shape research outcomes.
What you'll do#
Your primary focus is the analysis of several hundred grants and cooperative agreements. You will help characterize the impact of these awards in four key areas:
- Technology development
- Publication rates
- Career development
- Financial grants management
What you'll need#
We are looking for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program. This role is open to students across a wide range of disciplines, including business administration, finance, accounting, marketing, communications, computer science, and data science.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, District of Columbia
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site
- Status: Full-time and paid
- Citizenship: US Citizen only
About NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is a government agency founded in 1958. It conducts research and development in aeronautics, space exploration, and science. The organization operates from various locations across the United States, including its headquarters in Washington, DC. With over 53,000 employees, it manages missions involving rockets, spacecraft, and Earth observation.
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