Fellows do not incur any military or other service obligations. Intended for students at or near the beginning of their graduate studies. The fellowship is for three years. Tuition and fees are paid. Fellowship participants are hosted by nearly sixty federal and industrial facilities.
Fellowships are for one year, renewable for up to a total of three years.
About 400 students are supported by this program each year. Students planning to apply are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant NASA Program Administration prior to developing a proposal. Thirty fellowships are awarded each year in all disciplines. See the web page. Available to minorities enrolled in research-based doctoral programs in mathematics, engineering, and other fields.