Cooperative Agreement NNX13AJ37A

This federal contract award was made by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to the Universities Space Research Association (USRA), a non-profit research organization, under the NASA Internships, Fellowships, and Scholarships (NIFS) program. The $34,071,834.00 cooperative agreement supports NASA's efforts to increase the nation's qualified and diverse science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce by providing mentor-guided internships and educational opportunities for students and teachers. USRA, with over four decades of experience managing NASA educational programs, will implement and support the NASA Internships program through innovative program management methods and strategic business practices. The contract is not set aside and does not have a specific completion date, running through August 31, 2023. As a prime contractor, USRA will leverage its broad network of research universities, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), to connect STEM experts and faculty with NASA internship opportunities and increase student diversity.