The University of Hawaii Space Grant Consortium, as a participant in the National Space Grant College and Traineeship Program, invites applicants for NASA Undergraduate Space Grant Traineeships to support studies in the field relevant to NASAs goals as defined in the current Strategic Plan for NASA. The goal of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program is to expand opportunities for U.S. citizens to understand and participate in NASAs aeronautics and space programs by supporting and enhancing science and engineering education, research and outreach programs.

Fields relevant to NASAs goals are mainly those in science, technology, and education that are focused on understanding the Earth, exploring the Solar System and the universe beyond, understanding the origin and evolution of life, understanding how life responds to space, creating a more secure, efficient, and environmentally friendly air transportation system, inspiring students to pursue careers in science, technology, and mathematics, and engaging the public in shaping and sharing the experience of exploration and discovery.
All full-time, undergraduates enrolled at the University of Hawaii at Manoa or University of Hawaii at Hilo are eligible to apply. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be sponsored by a mentor who is willing to guide the trainee for the duration of the award. Most mentors are faculty at the University but senior researchers or other personal at UH or elsewhere are eligible. Awards will be based on academic qualifications of the student, the quality of proposed research study and its relevance to NASAs goals. Trainees receive a stipend of $1500 for working at least five to ten hours per week during the semester. Traineeships are awarded for one semester but may be renewed for a second.

Women, under-represented minorities (specifically Hawaiians, other Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, African Americans, and Hispanics), and physically challenged students who have interest in space-related fields are particularly encouraged to apply.