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Michigan Space Grant Consortium

The mission of the MSGC is to create, develop, and promote programs that reflect NASA strategic interests and support cooperation between academia, industry, state and local government in science and technology in Michigan. Various opportunities for educational and research funding are available.

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2027 Funding Opportunities

Applications Open September 1!

Apply by November 12

Funding Start Date: May 10, 2027

Undergraduate Research Grants

Graduate Fellowships

Research Seed Grants

Hands-On NASA Oriented Experiences for Student Groups (HONES)

Educational Programs

Michigan-based Industry AI Workforce Development Internship

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Announcing a NEW competitive collaboration opportunity provided by the Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) in partnership with NASA. This program is open to any space-related, Michigan-based organization that provides workforce development / internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in artificial intelligence and other AI-related disciplines, including machine learning, data science, data engineering, advanced analytics, and autonomous or intelligent systems. It requires a demonstrated ability by the organization to recruit undergraduate and graduate level students from State of Michigan higher education institutions for work-based internship opportunities and provides a 1:1 match up to $5,000 per student up to the maximum stated in this RFP. Awards will be made on a rolling basis, based on adherence to the instructions of this RFP and the availability of funds for as long as funds remain available. More details

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Funding Opportunities

Fellowships

Available to graduate students currently enrolled at one of MSGC-affiliated institutions. Requires a faculty mentor with whom the student intends to work.

NASA Internships

Offered several times throughout the academic year; including, spring, summer, fall and winter. Conducted at a NASA facility, contractor facility, or anywhere activities are ongoing to advance NASA’s missions.

Educational Programs

Supports proposals from outreach institutions and organizations throughout the state as well as from affiliate institutions.

Research Seed Grants

Supports junior faculty and research scientists at MSGC affiliate institutions. Funding is based on scientific merit and relevance to NASA’s strategic interests as expressed in NASA’s strategic plan.