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Developing the next generation of explorers.

NC Space Grant is a NASA-funded grant program that promotes, develops and supports aeronautics and space-related science, engineering and technology education and training in North Carolina. We partner with NASA, industry, nonprofit organizations and state government agencies to conduct programs designed to equip the current and future aerospace workforce of North Carolina.

Our Mission

NC Space Grant strives to inspire and engage North Carolinians to explore the universe and our own planet by capitalizing on NASA’s unique contributions in exploration and discovery.

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Higher Education Opportunities

NASA is committed to investing in our Nation’s future workforce and fueling an increased interest in STEM disciplines in North Carolina.

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NASA Opportunities

North Carolina Space Grant collaborates with NASA centers, industry partners, research organizations and other national Space Grant partners to provide hands-on experiential and research experiences to higher education students through meaningful internships.

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NC Space Grant News

July 15, 2025

North Carolina Space Grant Selects 2025-2026 Graduate Research Fellows

North Carolina Space Grant congratulates its 2025-2026 graduate research fellows. Twenty two graduate students will conduct science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) research to benefit NASA, commercial space or the International Space Station. Students’ projects will investigate STEM topics such as carbon storage, microgravity, and black hole exploration.

July 07, 2025

A Star is Born

Read about star formation research by Sophia Kressy, an NC Space Grant Graduate Research Fellow

July 02, 2025

NC Space Grant Congratulates 2025-2026 Undergraduate Research Scholars

North Carolina Space Grant is proud to announce its 2025-2026 undergraduate research scholars. Scholars will conduct exciting research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

2024 NC Space Symposium

The 2024 NC Space Symposium will take place on Friday, March 22, 2024 at the Jane S. McKimmon Center on the NC State University campus in Raleigh, NC. 

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NC Space Grant Symposium Archive

Check out previous NC Space Grant Symposia from years past.

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Resources for STEM Education at Home

NC Space Grant is dedicated to providing information and resources to advance space-related and general STEM education for North Carolinians of all ages. In this unprecedented environment of changing educational norms and methods, we hope to provide useful resources for students, families, and formal and informal educators to utilize to continue learning remotely in the home. Explore the resources below and please feel free to contact us with others you find!

At-Home Resources