Name: Nevada NASA Programs
Address: 4300 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, 89119
Telephone: (702) 522-7070

The Nevada Space Grant Consortium (NVSGC) announces available funding for the 2025-2026 Graduate Research Opportunity Fellowship (GROF).

Focus: The Nevada NASA Space Grant Graduate Research Opportunity Fellowships program (GROF) is designed to support independently conceived or designed NASA-specific research projects by graduate students. NASA fellowship opportunities are focused on innovation through projects that will generate measurable results or advancements in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math that will directly contribute to NASA’s current and future science and technology goals.

Eligibility: Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) students who are U.S. citizens and full-time graduate students enrolled in a STEM program will be considered for a fellowship encompassing the full annual year (Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters). All participating students must be supervised by at least one NSHE faculty mentor; and maintain full-time enrollment status at their institution(s) throughout the scholarship period. Please note that renewal applications (i.e., students who received prior NV Space Grant Fellowship awards) will only be considered if funds remain after awards to new applicants are issued.

Fellowship Amount: $20,000 for the academic year.

Award period: Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters.

Application deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025, 5pm PT.

A web-based meeting (MS 365 Teams) Application preparation Tips and Q&A on Fellowship and Scholarship applications will be held on: Monday, Feb 3, 2025 at 12:00pm PT. Please note: The Tips and Q&A webinar will be recorded and made available on the NV NASA Programs website.
Use this link to attend: JOIN THE MEETING

Please read the full solicitation for all relevant details.

Confidential Recommendation Letters for GROF Applicants may be submitted here.

Applicant Information
Name * Required
First Last
Permanent Mailing Address * Required
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Temporary Address (If Applicable)
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
School Email Address * Required
Personal Email Address * Required
Phone * Required
Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy) * Required
MM slash DD slash YYYY
NSHE Student ID # * Required
College students selected to receive an award are required to fill out a "NASA Media Release" form. I understand that it is the responsibility of each applicant to submit this form to nasa@nshe.nevada.edu. * Required
- Yes
- No

Students selected to receive a fellowship could have their income level impacted to a degree that could affect eligibility for other funding - including student loans. I understand that it is the responsibility of each fellowship applicant to consult with their campus graduate and financial aid office. As an applicant for this NASA Space Grant Fellowship, I have contacted my campus financial aid office and have verified my eligibility to receive this award if selected for funding. * Required
- Yes
- No

Faculty Mentor Information
Faculty Mentor Name
First Last
Faculty Mentor Department
Faculty Mentor Institution
Name/Title of Project
Project meets mission directorate(s) - see NASA Priority Research Attachment (check all that apply) * Required
- Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD)
- Exploration Systems Development and Space Operations Mission Directorates (ESDMD and SOMD)
- Science Mission Directorate (SMD)
- The Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD)
- NASA Centers Areas of Interest
Faculty Email
Faculty Phone Number

Which category best describes you? * Required
- Currently enrolled as a full time student at UNLV or UNR
Have you received funding from Nevada NASA Space Grant in the last five years? * Required
- Yes
- No
If yes, explain.
Are you applying for any other scholarships/fellowships/internships for this fall/spring school year? * Required
- Yes
- No
If yes, please list

Educational Information
College/University * Required
Major area of study * Required
Minor area of study * Required
GPA * Required
Number of credits taken during most recent semester * Required
Number of credits proposed for next semester * Required
Relevant Coursework * Required
Anticipated date of graduation * Required
Anticipated degree and subject * Required
After completing your degree, in what field do you want to work? * Required

REMEMBER, a complete application must be submitted by Friday, March 14, 2025, 5pm PT and consists of the submitted online application form you have just completed as well as a single PDF with all of the required documents. Please see the list below and check that you have submitted all required documents for the award which you are applying. This online application will automatically be sent to NVSGC upon submission.
- Online Application (survey form)
- Research Proposal (4 page maximum)
- References and Citations
- Transcripts & Courses Enrolled for Upcoming Semester
- Endorsement Letters (2-3)
- Biographical Sketch/CV (student)
- Statement of Interest (1 page maximum)
Upload GROF Application PDF * Required
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 2 GB.
Upload Media Release Form
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 2 GB.
Your media release form, headshot, and short bio are optional at this point, but if your proposal is selected we will need these items. You can find the media release form HERE.
Upload Headshot
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, Max. file size: 2 GB.
Upload Short Bio
Max. file size: 2 GB.

2025-2026 Graduate Research Opportunity Fellowship

The Nevada Space Grant Consortium (NVSGC) announces available funding for the 2025-2026 Graduate Research Opportunity Fellowship (GROF).

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