Overview

The Dragonfly Student & Early Career Investigator Program offers graduate students a unique opportunity to participate in NASA's ambitious planetary mission to explore Titan, Saturn’s largest moon.

Eligibility

U.S. citizens
Enrolled in a Master’s or PhD program in physical sciences, biological sciences, computer science, mathematics, or engineering
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Ability to conduct independent research
Strong communication and organizational skills
Must identify a faculty mentor to support them
Students without backgrounds in planetary science, geosciences, or atmospheric science are especially encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Funding for travel to Dragonfly team meetings
Support to publish and present research at scientific conferences
Collaboration with leading scientists and engineers
Exposure to real-world planetary mission operations
Faculty mentors receive travel support to attend kickoff meetings

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), faculty advisor’s name and contact details, and a 2–3 sentence statement from the faculty advisor confirming support.