LPI Summer Internship in the United States 2024

The LPI Summer Intern Program in Planetary Science provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to perform cutting-edge research, learn from widely respected planetary scientists, and discover exciting careers in planetary science. During the 10-week internship, students have opportunities to participate in enrichment activities, including lectures and career development workshops.

Host Country:

Host Institution:

Lunar and Planetary Institute

Internship Location:

Lunar and Planetary Institute or the NASA Johnson Space Center, both in Houston, Texas

Duration of LPI US Internship:

10 weeks

Benefits of the LPI Summer Internship 2024:

Candidates will be given a $8,220 stipend during the entire program duration.
Candidates will be offered traveling and accommodation allowances under the aforementioned stipend.
International Candidates will be given an additional $500 for paying travel expenses.
Interns who finish the program and submit an accepted abstract as the first author for the upcoming Lunar and Planetary Science Conference can get up to $1,000 to cover travel expenses.

Eligibility Criteria of LPI Summer Internship, USA:

The scholarship is designed for undergraduates having 50 semester credit hours.
Candidates with specialization in physical and natural sciences, computer science, mathematics, or engineering are preferred.
Everyone regardless of gender, sex, or disability is eligible.
Candidates will be selected based on their scholarship, curriculum, experience, scientific interest, career goals, and research projects.
NO IELTS/TOEFL is Required if you can get English Proficiency Certificate from your professor of English at your university.

Documents Required for the LPI Internship in United States:

A hard copy of official transcripts.
Language proficieny proof (TOEFL, IELTS, or a letter from your college professor)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume.
Valid Passport.