OpenFieldHouston Energy Corridor & NASA Johnson Space Center Curricular Practicum
Four-month paid engineering co-op placement stationed in the Houston Energy Corridor (ExxonMobil, Chevron, SLB) or at NASA Johnson Space Center contractors.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Current UH graduate engineering student in good standing with 3.2+ GPA
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English communication skills
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Updated CV and company background check clearance
- Recommendation letters
- Academic faculty advisor recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $28/hour for 16-week semester placement with major energy or aerospace firms
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Applied to UH graduate cooperative education credits
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Houston documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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