NASA Center of Excellence for Information Systems Research Fellowship

Undergraduate and graduate astrophysics fellowship processing photometric data from robotic telescopes to discover extrasolar planets and track stellar variability.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: TSU student majoring in physics, astronomy, engineering, or computer science with 3.2+ GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 79+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Astrophysics research proposal
Recommendation letters: Faculty mentor recommendation

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

Financial support / stipend: $6,000 summer research stipend, automated telescope observatory access, and NASA center internship placement
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Funded through NASA Grant NNX16AB34A and TSU Research Foundation

Dates and verification

Application deadline: April 1, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Tennessee State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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