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

Focus: The Nevada NASA Space Grant Consortium (NVSGC) invites applications for its Graduate Research Opportunity Fellowships (GROF), supporting full-time graduate students at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions conducting research aligned with NASA Mission Directorate priorities.

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 2026 and Spring 2027 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. All qualified graduate students are encouraged to apply; however, priority will be given to new applicants who have not previously received NVSGC funding.

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

Award period: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

Application deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026, 5pm PT

A Tips and Q&A webinar on Fellowship and Scholarship applications will be held on: Monday, February 2, 2026 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.

Applicant Information
Name*
First Last
Permanent Mailing Address*
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*
Personal Email Address*
Phone*
Birthdate (mm/dd/yyyy)*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
NSHE Student ID #*
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.*
- 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.*
- Yes
- No

Which category best describes you?*
- 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?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, explain.
Are you applying for any other scholarships/fellowships/internships for this fall/spring school year?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please list

REMEMBER, a complete application must be submitted by Friday, March 13, 2026, 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*
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.

2026-2027 Graduate Research Opportunity Fellowship

Applicant Information