Salary or stipend, materials and travel for undergraduate students to conduct NASA-aligned research. NASA Kentucky Space Grant Undergraduate Scholarships recognize and support students addressing the challenges of aerospace research related to NASAs strategic goals. In cooperation with their research advisors, undergraduate students at Affiliate Institutions may apply for up to one year scholarships to conduct 1-on-1 mentored research. Research projects must emphasize connections to NASA, address specific goals for the scholarship year and contribute to program metrics including publications, presentations and student advancement in disciplines of interest to NASA.

Proposals will be accepted from PIâs at NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium Affiliate Institutions on behalf of undergraduate students in space science and aeronautics related disciplines. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is required. The proposed research topic must utilize NASA resources and be aligned with NASA themes addressed by one or more of the MD/OCT. Connections with Kentucky companies will be viewed favorably.