NASA Research Brief Writing Internship (Spring 2027)

Organization: NASA Office of STEM Engagement, Johnson Space Center
Type: Internship
Location: United States
Deadline: September 14, 2026
Funding: Partially Funded

NASA's Office of STEM Engagement is recruiting one Spring 2027 intern to write for the Texas Aerospace Scholars programme at Johnson Space Center in Houston. The intern produces five to seven two-page research briefs that turn NASA's Moon-to-Mars objectives into research projects for Texas high school students, alongside newsletter and digital content for the programme. It is a full-time, on-site, fifteen-week placement for a US college student aged 16 or over. **What you get:** - A full-time, on-site internship at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, for the Spring 2027 session (NASA's spring sessions run fifteen weeks, mid-January to early May) - Mentoring from Texas Aerospace Scholars staff and JSC subject matter experts - NASA states that the majority of its OSTEM interns receive a stipend based on academic level and session length; this posting does not state its own stipend, so confirm with the engagement contact - Housing and travel are not covered; NASA's FAQ says most interns need a car unless housing is within walking distance **What you'll do:** - Develop five to seven two-page research briefs aligned with NASA's Moon-to-Mars objectives, each with a project description, scientific context, exploratory activities for high school students, learning outcomes and professional formatting - Write content for Texas Aerospace Scholars materials, newsletters and digital platforms - Research NASA Moon-to-Mars initiatives and translate technical concepts for high school audiences - Support TAS engagement events and collaborate with TAS mentors and JSC experts - Work 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 hours a week, on site at JSC **Key dates:** - Applications opened June 12, 2026 - Applications close September 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET - Spring 2027 session, which NASA runs for fifteen weeks from mid-January to early May - Selections may be made at any time after you submit; offers arrive by email **More information:** - Apply through NASA STEM Gateway: create a profile, then use the Apply button on the posting (ID 025512, Johnson Space Center) - NASA does not require a letter of recommendation or a resume upload; experience is entered directly in the application - Questions to nasa-internships@mail.nasa.gov - NASA's OSTEM internship overview and FAQ are at intern.nasa.gov

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NASA Research Brief Writing Internship (Spring 2027)

Sep 14, 2026 23:59:00 ET

Opportunity type

Internship

Funding

Partially Funded

Location

United States

Deadline

Sep 14, 2026 23:59:00 ET

About this opportunity

What you get:

A full-time, on-site internship at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, for the Spring 2027 session (NASA's spring sessions run fifteen weeks, mid-January to early May)
Mentoring from Texas Aerospace Scholars staff and JSC subject matter experts
NASA states that the majority of its OSTEM interns receive a stipend based on academic level and session length; this posting does not state its own stipend, so confirm with the engagement contact
Housing and travel are not covered; NASA's FAQ says most interns need a car unless housing is within walking distance

What you'll do:

Develop five to seven two-page research briefs aligned with NASA's Moon-to-Mars objectives, each with a project description, scientific context, exploratory activities for high school students, learning outcomes and professional formatting
Write content for Texas Aerospace Scholars materials, newsletters and digital platforms
Research NASA Moon-to-Mars initiatives and translate technical concepts for high school audiences
Support TAS engagement events and collaborate with TAS mentors and JSC experts
Work 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 40 hours a week, on site at JSC

Key dates:

Applications opened June 12, 2026
Applications close September 14, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET
Spring 2027 session, which NASA runs for fifteen weeks from mid-January to early May
Selections may be made at any time after you submit; offers arrive by email

More information:

Apply through NASA STEM Gateway: create a profile, then use the Apply button on the posting (ID 025512, Johnson Space Center)
NASA does not require a letter of recommendation or a resume upload; experience is entered directly in the application
Questions to nasa-internships@mail.nasa.gov
NASA's OSTEM internship overview and FAQ are at intern.nasa.gov

Who can apply

US citizen (the posting states US Citizen Only)
At least 16 years old at the time of application, no exceptions
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
Enrolled full-time or part-time in a degree-granting programme at a US Department of Education accredited college or university; academic levels listed are undergraduate freshman through senior and graduate Master's
Able to work full-time, in person, at Johnson Space Center in Houston for the Spring 2027 session
Preferred majors span communication and journalism, education, engineering and engineering technology, and physical sciences

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+A full-time spring internship at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston, writing research briefs that turn Moon-to-Mars goals into projects for high school students.
+Open to undergraduates from freshman year and to Master's students, including communication, journalism and education majors.
+No fee and no recommendation letter, with mentoring from programme staff and NASA subject experts.

Worth checking yourself

!Closes 14 September 2026 at 11:59 pm Eastern.
!US citizens only, aged 16 or over, with a GPA of at least 3.0, enrolled at a US accredited college.
!This posting does not state a stipend. NASA says most of its interns receive one, but housing and travel are yours to cover and most interns need a car.
!Full time and on site in Houston, 8am to 5pm, for about fifteen weeks from mid-January.

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