The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) invites undergraduates with at
least 50 semester hours of credit to experience cutting-edge research
in the lunar and planetary sciences. As a Summer Intern, you will work
one-on-one with a scientist at the LPI or at the NASA Johnson Space
Center on a research project of current interest in lunar and
planetary science. Furthermore, you will participate in peer-reviewed
research, learn from top-notch planetary scientists, and preview
various careers in science.
The 10-week program runs from June 2 through August 8, 2014. Interns
will receive a $5000.00 stipend plus $1000.00 U.S. travel stipend, or
$1500.00 foreign travel reimbursement for foreign interns.
Please note that due to security issues, citizens of U.S. State
Department Designated Countries (see link under “ECP Notices” at:
http://oiir.hq.nasa.gov/nasaecp/
are not eligible. Selection is based on (1) scholarship, curriculum,
and experience; (2) career objectives and scientific interest; and
(3) match of interest of applicant with available research projects.
Applications are only accepted via the electronic application form
found at the LPI’s Summer Intern Program website:
http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lpiintern
Contact:
Claudia Quintana
281-486-2159