STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES)
University of Texas Center for Space Research (UT/CSR)
Program overview
Motivated high school students interested in pursuing STEM careers, especially in Earth/space science, aerospace, astronomy, planetary science, remote sensing, microgravity research, and space geodetic techniques.
Eligibility
High school student; interest in STEM; application includes academic records, written application with essay questions, introduction video, and recommendation form.
Key details
- Organization
- University of Texas Center for Space Research (UT/CSR)
- Type
- Summer internship
- Location
- University of Texas at Austin (on-site) and virtual options; Austin, TX
- Format
- remote
- Eligible grades
- 9, 10, 11, 12
- Application deadline
- February 22, 2026 at 8:00 pm PT
- Cost
- Not specified; scholarship and fee-based options mentioned; housing, meals, and local transportation provided for selected scholarship and fee-based students; limited travel scholarships to Texas may be available.
- Time commitment
- Distance learning modules May 15-July 1; remote project work June-July 3 (virtual projects June-July 21); on-site July 5-18; virtual symposium July 20-21.
- Application status
- Closed; notification emails have been sent to all applicants; notifications for SEES 2026 around May 1, 2026.
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.