Students may enter the program at any time during their graduate work or may apply prior to receiving their baccalaureate degrees. Awards are open to US citizens.
Emphasis is placed on the academic qualifications of the student.
Emphasis is placed on the quality of the proposed research, plan of study, and its relevance to NASA's programs, use of Center research facilities and the ability of the student to accomplish the defined research. All applications must be sponsored by the student's graduate department chair or faculty advisor. An individual accepting this award may not concurrently receive other Federal fellowships or traineeships. Applications are due by February 1 of each year.