Michigan Space Grant Consortium Undergraduate Research Grants

About this program

The Michigan Space Grant Consortium, primarily funded by NASA, offers $4,000 Undergraduate Research Grants for research, public service, and interdisciplinary projects aligned with NASA’s strategic interests, including aerospace, space science, Earth system science, and STEAM fields such as art and design. Projects may be conducted during the summer, academic year, or both, with awards supporting work from May 10 through December 31, 2027. Applicants must be U.S. nationals enrolled in good standing at an MSGC-affiliated institution, identify a faculty mentor, obtain institutional approval before submission, and apply through InfoReady by November 12, 2026. Applications must include a student-written proposal, budget and justification, transcript, support letters, and other materials such as a portfolio for projects involving art.