Space Studies Board

THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE SUMMER 2008 (UNDERGRADUATES ONLY) INTERNSHIP IS CLOSED. The positions have been filled.

WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR INTERNSHIPS FOR AUTUMN 2008 (UNDERGRADUATES AND GRADUATE STUDENTS). The deadline for applications to the autumn program is June 16, 2008.

As part of its celebration of the 50^th anniversary of its founding, the Space Studies Board (SSB) has expanded the scope of the Space Policy Intern program it has operated since 1992 by initiating the Lloyd V. Berkner Space Policy Internships. The goal of the program is to provide promising undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to work in the area of civil space research policy in the Nation's capital, under the aegis of the SSB.

Established in 1958 to serve as the focus of the interests and responsibilities in space research for the National Academies, the Board provides an independent, authoritative forum for information and advice on all aspects of space science and applications, and it serves as the focal point within the National Academies for activities on space research. It oversees advisory studies and program assessments, facilitates international research coordination, and promotes communications on space science and science policy between the research community, the federal government, and the interested public. The SSB also serves as the U.S. National Committee for the International Council for Science (ICSU) Committee on Space Research (COSPAR).

The Lloyd V. Berkner Space Policy Internships are offered twice annually. The summer program is restricted to undergraduates and the autumn program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

Individuals seeking a Lloyd V. Berkner Space Policy Internship must have the following qualifications:

Be a registered student at a U.S. university or college;
Completed his/her junior year, majoring in physics, astronomy, chemistry, biology, or geology (other areas considered on a case-by-case basis);
Have long-term career goals in space science research, applications, or policy;
Possess good written and verbal communications skills and a good knowledge of his/her particular area of study;
Be capable of responding to general guidance and working independently;
Be familiar with the internet, world-wide web and basic research techniques; and
Familiarity with Microsoft Word and HTML is highly desirable, but not essential.

NOTE: SELECTION OF INTERN AND INITIATION OF PROGRAM IS DEPENDENT ON AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.

To learn more about the internship program and to get application information, go to How To Apply.