Strengthen the relationship between JSC and the academic community. Participants meet with their JSC advisors as appropriate. Participants must be U.S. citizens who are in good academic standing at an accredited graduate school. Applicants who are anticipating acceptance to graduate school can apply, but acceptance to the program is contingent upon their entrance into graduate school.
Applicants write proposals which are keyed to a specific office or center's interest.
Application materials are judged according to their scientific merit, relevance to NASA's needs, feasibility and appropriateness of the candidate. Selected applicants receive grants which usually being in the fall semester.