NASA KENTUCKY Programs

KY Space Grant Consortium and NASA EPSCoR
Advancing opportunities for NASA research, STEM engagement & workforce development in Kentucky.

Administered for Kentucky by UK Aerospace Engineering

NASA Kentucky News

** KY Space Grant Consortium 2025 Request for Proposals coming soon **
** Open call through Apr 23 for NASA KY EPSCoR RID (pdf) proposals **
** Apply for NASA EPSCoR Research Travel funding to visit NASA Centers **


NASA-KY-AwardsNASA Kentucky Projects 2016-2024 (pdf) UPDATED
Active and recent projects at KY colleges, universities and affiliates for NASA-aligned research, education & workforce development.

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­Current NASA KY Opportunities
NASA KENTUCKY SPACE GRANT & EPSCOR APPLY NOW!

RFP-25-001: NASA KY Space Grant Consortium Programs 2025 coming soon
RFP-25-002: NASA KY EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Development (RID) 2025 (pdf) OPEN
RFP-23-001: NASA KY EPSCoR Faculty Research Travel Opportunity (RT) (pdf) OPEN

NASA Resources
Students:

NASA STEM Current Opportunities
NASA Internships & Student Opportunities intern.nasa.gov
NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars Deadline varies
NASA Pathways Co-Op Internships Deadline varies
NASA International Student Opportunities
Exploring Careers @ NASA
All Grade Levels

Educators:

NASA STEM Current Opportunities
NASA CONNECTS Network of Educators
NASA Educator Resources (All grade levels)
NASA K-12 Educational Resources
NASA Wavelength Earth & Space Science Resources
NASA EXPRESS weekly newsletter

Higher Ed Faculty & Postdocs:

NSPIRES NASA Research Opportunities
NASA Postdoctoral Program Deadline varies
NASA Minority University Research & Education Project (MUREP)
NASA for Higher Ed Educators

About NASA Kentucky
NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium

In partnership with NASA’s National Space Grant College & Fellowship Program, the Kentucky Space Grant Consortium provides opportunities in aerospace-related research and education for Kentucky colleges, universities, community colleges, non-profits, and industry affiliates. More information available at NASA Kentucky Space Grant.

NASA Kentucky EPSCoR

Kentucky’s NASA EPSCoR Program provides funding for NASA-related research projects within the state. Any Kentucky institution of higher learning is eligible to apply. More information available at NASA Kentucky EPSCoR.

Contact Us

NASA Kentucky Space Grant Consortium and EPSCoR Programs

Dr. Alexandre Martin, Director

University of Kentucky College of Engineering
151 R.G. Anderson Bldg (RGAN)
Lexington, KY 40506-0503

Phone: 859-218-NASA (218-6272)
E-mail: nasa@uky.edu

Director Emeritus:
Dr. Suzanne W. Smith

Associate Director:
Jacob Owen   859-323-4542

Accounts Manager:
Angela Back   859-323-4543

 

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