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NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science (SEES)
NASA / UT Austin Center for Space Research
High schoolStipend / compensationComputation: VariesHealth sciences: Not primaryData Confidence A
Program Snapshot
What students should know
- Access model
- Mixed: scholarship / free virtual / student-paid
- Eligible students
- Current sophomores/juniors; age 16+
- Current grade eligibility
- 10th, 11th
- Geographic eligibility
- Nationwide U.S. citizens
- Research experience
- Authentic mentored research / internship
- Mentor / professional exposure
- Faculty / research mentors
- Computational component
- Varies
- Health-sciences focus
- Not primary
- Tuition / fee
- $0 scholarship/virtual; $2,000 paid onsite
- Stipend / compensation
- No cash stipend identified
- Housing / travel
- Housing/meals/local transit included onsite; travel aid limited
2027 Cycle
Dates and application status
- Application opens
- Not yet published
- Application deadline
- February 22, 2027
- Program starts
- Not yet published
- Program ends
- Not yet published
Refresh status: 2026/current baseline; 2027 cycle refresh required
Editorial Assessment
How the score is calculated
Curriculum Design & STEM Experience24/25
Academic / Research Quality18/20
Selectivity & Merit-Based Access14/15
Mentorship & Alumni Network13/15
Track Record & Institutional Stability11/15
Financial Accessibility8/10
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Alumni Experience
What verified alumni report
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Confidence threshold0/20High Confidence begins at 20 verified reviews
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Verified September 17, 2026validated_evidence
Cycle/status: 2026 official | Cost: Scholarship/free virtual/$2,000 paid onsite options | Compensation: No cash stipend identified | Duration: Online preparation + onsite/virtual research | Eligibility/geography: U.S. citizens; current sophomores/juniors; age 16+ | Curriculum/research: Mission-data analysis, field investigations, Earth/space research, systems thinking, some Python, final symposium | Track record/alumni: Launched 2016; ~2,000 applications/215 accepted in 2024; alumni ambassador pathway
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