NASA seeking summer college interns - how to apply for an out-of-this-world work experience
Every day, NASA explores the unknown in air and space, innovates for the benefit of humanity, and inspires the world through discovery. College students looking for a chance to make a difference can apply for the NASA summer 2026 college intern session.
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NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internship program allows college students to work with NASA employees on the agency’s mission to advance science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration.
What you can do:
An OSTEM intern group poses for a photo, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at the Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters building in Washington. Photo Credit: (NASA/Aubrey Gemignani)
The OSTEM internships, full-time or part-time, offer college students the opportunity to gain practical work experience while working side-by-side with research scientists, engineers, and individuals from many other professions at a NASA center or facility.
2026 NASA Internship Application Deadlines:
Summer 2026: Feb. 27, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
Fall 2026: May 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
What you can do:
To apply, click here to explore all the out-of-this-world work experiences available as a NASA intern.
The Source: Information in this article was provided by NASA. This story was reported from Orlando.