Maine Space Grant Consortium’s Maine Research Internships for Teachers & Students (MERITS) Program
Our Maine Research Internships for Teachers and Students (MERITS) Program provides summer (six weeks) research opportunities to Maine high school juniors in host institutions across the state. Students who are interested in STEM fields and would like to experience “real-time” applications of STEM in a research-focused work world conducting research and technology development should apply.
Location(s)
- Locations throughout Maine
Schedule
- Six weeks during the summer
- Dates are determined by the host site
Cost/Compensation
Eligibility Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must attend a Maine school or be homeschooled and a resident of Maine • Must have completed 11th grade by June 30, 2025
- Demonstrated interest in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
- Demonstrated some experience with the use of computer applications
- Has a GPA equivalent of an A
- Able to commit to a Monday through Friday work week for a six-week summer internship
- Able to provide daily transportation to/from the host institution, if applicable
Deadline
- January 31st, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- A completed application
- High school transcript
- A personal essay
- Parental release and consent form
- Teacher recommendation
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The Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) is non-profit member of the national network of Consortia. The network is funded by NASA’s National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program (also known as Space Grant). Space Grant was established by Congress in 1988 to contribute to the nation’s science and engineering enterprise. The MSGC mission is to improve Affiliates research infrastructure in areas of mutual interest to NASA and the state of Maine, encourage more students to consider careers in fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and enhance NASA’s presence throughout the State of Maine.
