NASA OSTEM Spring 2027 Paid Internship
- Organization: NASA Office of STEM Engagement
- Type: Internship
- Location: United States
- Deadline: September 14, 2026
- Funding: Partially Funded
NASA's Office of STEM Engagement runs paid internships at NASA centers across the United States, and applications for the Spring 2027 session are open now. Interns spend 15 weeks on a real agency project alongside a NASA mentor, in fields running from aerospace engineering and data science through to communications, budget analysis and public affairs. Applying is open to US citizens aged 16 and over who are enrolled college students, and a single application can be considered for projects at multiple centers. **What you get:** - A paid stipend for the majority of interns, set by academic level and how long the session runs - Fifteen weeks working on a live NASA project under the guidance of a NASA mentor - A placement at one of NASA's centers around the United States - Technical skills and career readiness competencies that NASA builds into the programme - One application that can be put forward for projects at multiple centers and areas of interest **What you'll do:** - Work on a real NASA project picked from the session's live listings, of which 140 internship projects were open in the portal on September 6, 2026 - Work typical hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday, unless the project description states otherwise - Take part in a phone or video interview with the project mentor in many cases, though NASA does not require one - Attend a NASA center or facility for fingerprinting and identity verification if you are selected **Key dates:** - Spring 2027 applications close September 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET - Applications for this session opened June 12, 2026 on NASA STEM Gateway - Spring 2027 session runs 15 weeks, typically mid-January to early May - Summer 2027 applications close February 26, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET - Fall 2027 applications close May 21, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET **More information:** - Full eligibility and application questions are answered on NASA's intern FAQ at https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/internship-programs/intern-frequently-asked-questions/ - Projects are browsed and applications submitted through NASA STEM Gateway at https://stemgateway.nasa.gov/public/s/explore-opportunities - Questions go to nasa-internships@mail.nasa.gov

