Research Opportunities
Explore a variety of research opportunities in the space field that can elevate your education and career path. Participating in space research enables you to connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
With a diverse array of programs and initiatives focused on space exploration, these research opportunities allow you to make meaningful contributions to the field and gain hands-on experience. Embrace these chances to enrich your studies and prepare for a rewarding future in space science and technology.
Lawrence Livermore National Lab Summer Space Research Opportunity
Undergraduates have the chance to take part in an immersive Living-Learning Space Research Community. This special collaboration between Georgetown University and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Northern California is open to all Georgetown freshmen, sophomores and juniors interested in conducting hands-on space research at one of the nation’s premier applied science laboratories.
- Applications are due in February.
- Enrollment in the National Lab Space Research Forum (STIA 4417) is encouraged.
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Summer Space Research Opportunity
We are currently exploring a new summer research opportunity for Georgetown undergraduates in partnership with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, which is conveniently close to our campus.
More details will be provided soon, and please note that applications will be due in February.
District of Columbia Space Grant Consortium
The District of Columbia Space Grant Consortium is dedicated to supporting students in STEM fields. Through a variety of programs, including internships, fellowships and scholarships, you will find opportunities to enhance your education and gain valuable experience. The consortium aims to attract and retain students interested in pursuing advanced degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. By collaborating with diverse institutions, such as Georgetown University, the Space Grant Consortium provides resources and support to elevate student’s knowledge and skills, preparing you for impactful roles in NASA initiatives and the broader scientific community.
NASA Space Grant opportunities at Georgetown
Georgetown’s Physics Department administers Space Grant opportunities for Georgetown undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty members mentor a wide range of undergraduate space research projects, for example, designing a functional transdermal patch for human spaceflight that can also be used with infants in developing countries.
Faculty mentors for NASA Space Grant projects
Professors who have supervised NASA Space Grant student projects in the last three years include: