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NASA Johnson Space Center & Rice Space Institute Engineering Practicum

Collaborative aerospace practicum conducted with NASA Johnson Space Center engineers on Artemis lunar architectures, space radiation shielding, and satellite autonomy.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites
Good standing in Rice engineering or physics graduate program
English language proficiency
Institutional standard
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
Not required
Thesis / Research statement
Resume and technical proposal on orbital robotics, life support systems, or lunar dust mitigation
Recommendation letters
Rice faculty advisor endorsement

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend
Paid space technology fellowship ($28–$35 USD/hour)
Application fee
$0
Tuition / joining costs
N/A (project fellowship)

Dates and verification

Application deadline
March 1, 2027 (Summer 2027 placement)
Last source review
2026-10-15

Important verification note

Facts reflect official Rice University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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