The NASA Planetary Geology and Geophysics Undergraduate Research Program, or PGGURP, is an eight-week summer internship providing undergraduates majoring in geology and related sciences with an opportunity to participate in NASA planetary geosciences research.

Students work under the direction of a NASA-sponsored planetary geology and geophysics investigator at one of various science institutions, including JPL. The program is designed to help students gain educational experience in their fields of study while contributing to NASA missions and science. Students at JPL will also have the opportunity to participate in a number of enrichment activities, including tours, lectures and career advisement, arranged by the JPL Education Office.

Requirements:

- Undergraduate students pursuing degrees in planetary sciences, geology or geophysics and related disciplines.

- Students must be in the college or university graduating class of 2020 (or earlier), and must have not begun their graduate studies.

- Minimum 3.0 GPA

- Preference given to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents (LPRs)

- Students must be available full time (40 hours per week) for the eight-week summer term.

- Students cannot participate in the program more than one summer

Details:

- Participants receive a weekly stipend of $250

- Housing and travel allowances are provided by the program sponsor

How to Apply:

Visit the NASA Planetary Geology and Geosciences Undergraduate Research Program website and fill out the online application.

You will need:
- Two letters of reference
- Official transcripts from all undergraduate institutions

For more information about JPL internships and fellowships, visit our FAQ page.

Contact Info:

JPL Program Coordinator:
Petra Kneissl
Pkneissl@jpl.nasa.gov
(818) 354-0726

Program Director
Tracy Gregg
Tgregg@buffalo.edu
(716) 645-4328

For general inquiries, contact:
JPL Education Office
internships@jpl.nasa.gov
(818) 354-1260

Program Website:
http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~tgregg/pggurp_homepage.html