Short answer: NASA's Summer 2027 internship applications are open now, with a deadline of March 1, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern, according to NASA's internship page. The fall 2027 deadline is May 24, 2027. Spring 2027 closed on September 14, 2026.
NASA internship deadlines
| Session | Deadline | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Spring 2027 | September 14, 2026 (closed) | 15 weeks |
| Summer 2027 | March 1, 2027 | 10 weeks |
| Fall 2027 | May 24, 2027 | 15 weeks |
One NASA center's page lists slightly earlier dates (February 26 for summer, May 21 for fall). Apply before the earlier date to be safe.
Who can apply
- US citizens, 18 or older by the start of the session.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Enrolled at least part-time in an accredited degree or certificate program. High school seniors can apply for the summer after they graduate, and recent graduates can apply for the four sessions after graduation.
- STEM and non-STEM majors. NASA hires interns in communications, finance and other areas too.
How it works
You apply through the NASA STEM Gateway and can be considered for several projects with one application. Mentors pick interns from the pool, so a clear, specific profile matters: say what you have built or studied and what you want to work on.
Not a US citizen?
NASA OSTEM internships require US citizenship. See how to get an internship as an international student for where to look instead.
Similar roles on Useno
NASA roles are not listed on Useno, which links only to roles it can track. For other aerospace and research internships, browse the 945 engineering internships or search the board for aerospace roles.
Sources
Employer dates come from each employer's own pages where they publish them. A date that only a third party reports is marked Third party. Useno counts are Useno's own data, read on November 9, 2026.
- OfficialNASA internship programsnasa.gov
- OfficialNASA GISS internship pagegiss.nasa.gov
- Useno dataUseno internship index, read November 9, 2026useno.app