The WSGC Graduate and Professional Research Fellowship provides support for students in graduate or professional programs conducting independent STEM-related research or design aligned with NASA Mission Directorates. Applicants may be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. They must be enrolled in, or admitted or applied to a graduate or professional degree program at a WSGC member college/university. Applicants must provide above-average GRE, MCAT, or equivalent standardized test scores. They must demonstrate strong academic performance and aerospace-related research potential. Applicants must submit a Proposal that includes a statement of space/aerospace-related research and alignment with NASA Mission Directorates goals; tasks, schedule, and expected results; evidence of prior aerospace/space-related experience; and significance/value of research to the field. They must also submit their academic resume and graduate and undergraduate transcripts. The Spring 2026 application opens on September 1, 2025 and closes on October 13, 2025. The Summer 2026 application opens on November 1, 2025 and closes on February 2, 2026. Please visit the fellowship's website or contact the NASA Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium for more information.