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Fellowship Program

The application window for the Summer/Fall ’25 Fellowship Term is now closed. If you applied, you will be hearing back shortly about next steps. If you missed the opportunity to apply this time, please check back in November 2025 for more opportunities to join the team.

The Winter/spring 2026 Fellowship window is now closed. Please check back in April 2026 for your next chance to apply.

We are currently accepting applications for the Summer/Fall ’26 NASA Lifelines Fellowship term which is targeted to run from July 6th 2026 – January 8th 2027. If you are interested in applying, please take the following steps and submit your application by end of day May 6th (applications will close at 11:59 PM ET).

Data Series Fellowship

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Communications Fellowship

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Once you have read the job description and signed up for Lifelines Connect, apply by completing this form and uploading your resume:

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Early career scientists & humanitarians

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Shaping the next generation of leaders in Earth science and humanitarian action

The NASA Lifelines Fellowship Program provides early career humanitarians and Earth scientists the chance to design NASA Lifelines program components, collaborate with partner organizations, and explore how Earth science can drive humanitarian decision-making.
 
Over a six-month term, fellows engage in research, build networks, and make tangible contributions to the NASA Lifelines mission.

To learn more about the fellowship program, expectations and requirements, see these previous fellowship position postings for Research, Communications, and Data Series

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If you’re a graduate student (or a recent graduate who has defended a thesis or dissertation) and are passionate or experienced in the humanitarian or Earth science fields, we invite you to apply.
 
Keep an eye on this page – or sign up for our newsletter – for the next application cycle.
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Fellowship Eligibility

The fellowship program is made up of leaders and community builders from around the United States who are passionate about the Earth and humanitarian sciences. There is no standard NASA Lifelines Fellow. Anybody with an interest in Earth Science, Humanitarian Aid, International Development and other related fields are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

General Eligibility Requirements
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or otherwise legally eligible to work in the U.S
  • Experience in Earth Science / Humanitarian / Geospatial fields
  • Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at a U.S. accredited community college, graduate college or university. Open to all majors. Evidence of enrollment at an accredited U.S. school may be requested
    • Individuals who have graduated with a graduate degree from a U.S. accredited college or university within the past 2 years OR are completing post-doctoral research are also eligible to apply

Fellowship Calendar

The NASA Lifelines Fellowship program offers graduate students tailored opportunities to engage across the Lifelines program ecosystem and apply their skills in data and social sciences towards real-world issues. Over the course of a 6-month term, fellows will influence Lifelines program design, cultivate Lifelines community, and explore the possibilities of Earth science in the humanitarian sector through research partnerships and capacity building opportunities
Fellowship applications will open back up May 15th 2025 for the Summer/Fall ’25 Fellowship term. Application instructions and role descriptions will be posted May 15th for any open roles. In the meantime to learn more, please check out previous roles that we have hired for:
Communications Fellowship

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Programs Fellowship

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Community Storytelling Fellowship

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Strategy Fellowship

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TermDatesApplication WindowNotification Timeline
Summer/Fall’26July 6th 2026 – January 8th 2027Wednesday April 15 – Wednesday May 6th (applications will close at 11:59 PM ET)May/ June 2026
Winter/ SpringJanuary 9th 2027 – July 7th 2027Fall 2026 (TBA)Fall 2026 (TBA)
We are currently accepting applications for the Summer/Fall ’24 NASA Lifelines Fellowship term which is targeted to run from May 20th – Nov 29th. If you are interested in applying, please take the following steps and submit your application by April 3rd.

From the options below, select the role you are interested in applying for to download and review the role description and application instructions.
Have questions about the Fellowship program?
Email seamus.geraty@nasalifelines.org
Check out the program descriptions for roles we have hired in the past to learn more about the program, expectations and requirements
We are currently accepting applications for the Summer/Fall ’24 NASA Lifelines Fellowship term which is targeted to run from May 20th – Nov 29th. If you are interested in applying, please take the following steps and submit your application by April 3rd.

From the options below, select the role you are interested in applying for to download and review the role description and application instructions.
humanitarian simulation Fellowship

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Community Tools: Data Series Fellowship

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Communications Fellowship

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Have questions about the Fellowship program?
Email seamus.geraty@nasalifelines.org
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