Michigan Space Grant Consortium
The mission of the Michigan Space Grant Consortium (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.
For additional information, please contact Dr. Bopaiah Biddanda, [email protected].
Faculty Led Fellowships for Undergraduates
Award Amount: $4,000
MSGC’s Faculty Led Undergraduate Fellowship opportunity supports faculty led research and public service projects involving undergraduate students from affiliate institutions who are conducting research and projects relevant to NASA’s strategic interests as expressed in NASA’s 2014 & 2018 Strategic Plans. Specifically, research focused on aerospace, space science, and earth system science. While faculty working in other related science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields are also eligible to apply; starting 2021, MSGC is piloting an expanded definition of STEM to include support for interdisciplinary projects that include art. Faculty conducting research and projects relevant to NASA’s strategic interests in disciplines not traditionally considered STEM, such as the humanities or social sciences, are likewise encouraged to apply. The fellowship-supported research may occur over the summer, during the academic year, or both.
Graduate Fellowships
Award Amount: $5,000
MSGC’s Graduate Fellowship opportunity supports graduate students from affiliate institutions who are conducting research and public service projects relevant to NASA’s strategic interests as expressed in NASA’s 2014 & 2018 Strategic Plans. Specifically, research focused on aerospace, space science, and earth system science. While graduate students working in other related science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields are also eligible to apply; starting 2021, MSGC is piloting an expanded definition of STEM to include support for interdisciplinary projects that include art. Graduate students conducting research and projects relevant to NASA’s strategic interests in disciplines not traditionally considered STEM, such as the humanities or social sciences, are likewise encouraged to apply. The fellowship-supported research may occur over the summer, during the academic year, or both.