MTSGC is hosting an Affiliate Mini-Grant opportunity for the purchase of needed supplies for STEM engagement activities to enhance teaching and learning at our member college and university campuses. Supplies can be for any non-medical STEM area. The maximum request is $3,000. We will spread available funds to as many campuses as possible, but an institution can submit two requests, clearly indicating which is first choice and which is second.
The due date for applications is Friday, October 24, 2025 at 11:59pm.
Please fill out the application below.
Complete the questions in this application form.
Students accepted into the Apprenticeship Program are expected to devote a significant amount of time to their projects, at least 160 hours and up to 400 hours. Typical hourly pay is $17.50 per hour.
Congratulations on accepting your MSGC award! Please complete the following information. NASA requires all Space Grant Consortia to track students who receive funding through our program. This information is not shared with any other organization and is kept confidential.
By accepting an MSGC award you agree to provide MSGC information about your studies and/or employment on request beyond the term of the award. This is part of a NASA requirement to track the long-range effectiveness of MSGC programs.
For questions please contact Chris Flynn (christina.flynn1@montana.edu) or Meredith Hecker (meredith.hecker@montana.edu)
Funded projects require a final report of 1.5-2 pages to be submitted to the MSGC office. These materials demonstrate the completion of MSGC program outcomes and SMART objectives. The purpose of presenting results is to share and educate others on work completed as well as the impact of the internship experience on the individual.
Please submit your final report using this page. Please also consider separately sending your final report to your local MSGC affiliate representative. Lastly, tips on writing the report can be found by reviewing the guidelines and expectations.
Applications for the Hiscock Memorial Award are on a rolling deadline; submit at anytime.
The Hiscock Memorial Award will be awarded annually on a competitive basis to an undergraduate or graduate student who has previously or is currently participating in an MSGC or NASA EPSCoR program, has demonstrated a strong commitment to their educational goals, and proposes the most compelling use of the funds. The Hiscock Memorial Award is a supplemental award that can be used for travel, research supplies, tuition expenses, or other educational expenses. This award is made possible by generous contributions to the National Space Grant Hiscock Memorial endowment fund.
Eligibility:
Enrolled full-time as a student at an MSGC member institution.
Past or current MSGC or NASA EPSCoR participant.
Interested in space-related science, technology, or engineering.
Thank you for your interest in Montana Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) Internships!
Please review the current internship opportunities available prior to submission. You will be required to upload a personal statement, resume, and unofficial transcript. The personal statement should include information about your life, why you are interested in working with a NASA program, and what motivates you to pursue your major. You will also need two professional references. After completing the form, they will receive an email with a link to upload their letters reference. Please notify your references that they will be receiving an email from MSGC.
Please review the following application and complete all questions. If you have any questions, please contact MSGC at msgc@montana.edu. Good luck!
STIR is meant to lower the barriers for students engaging in research. STIR is a funding mechanism for faculty to help students ease into research. The faculty applies on behalf of the student. The funding will be distributed to the student directly under the supervision of the faculty member. STIR can be used for things such as
- Studying a training manual for a specific purpose
- Training a student how to use a piece of equipment
- Training a student on a scientific technique
- Mentoring a student on how to write a research proposal
The training period is anticipated to be no more than 90 hours. MSGC highly encourages students to apply for a student research opportunity after the training period.
Students will receive $13/hour during their training period.
Please fill out the following form as soon as possible following any SPOT presentation.
You can attach any receipts and expenditures at the end of this form.
MSGC Student Travel Fund provides support for undergraduate students to travel to present original research at professional and academic conferences. Students may apply for an award up to $750 to offset travel costs. There are seven total awards per year with limited opportunities per semester. Application are considered on a rolling basis throughout the year but need to be completed at a minimum of 2 months prior to travel.
For more information please see the MSGC Website.
Applications may be saved and completed at anytime.
A travel report is due two weeks after the conference. The final report should be 1-2 (max) pages.