EarthSpace

2013 LPI Summer Intern Program in Planetary Science

Short Description:

The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) invites undergraduates with at least 50 semester hours of credit to experience research in the planetary sciences. As a summer intern, you will work one-on-one with a scientist either at the LPI or NASA Johnson Space Center on a research project of current interest in planetary science. Furthermore, you will participate in peer-reviewed research, learn from top-notch planetary scientists, and preview various careers in science.

The 10-week program begins June 3, 2013, and ends on August 9, 2013. Selected students will receive a $5000.00 stipend plus a travel stipend of $1000.00 (U.S. students) (foreign nationals will receive a $1500.00 foreign travel reimbursement).

Applications are only accepted via the electronic application form found at the LPI’s Summer Intern Program website. Application Deadline:  January 18, 2013.

Contact: Claudia Quintana, 281-486-2159, internprogram@lpi.usra.edu.

URL

http://www.lpi.usra.edu/lpiintern

Topics

Workforce development; Engaging students in research; Career-building and resources; Funding opportunity; Funding news

Submitted By:

First Name:	Renee
Last Name:	Frappier
Institution:	UC Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory
Date:	10/23/2012