Guidance from research mentors and industry experts
Learn with US-based research mentors and industry experts. Get guidance on your research approach, project work and scientific writing.
October 2026 batch · Fully online
Research
Fellowship 2.0
Do research. Get support to publish your paper.
A free online programme in aerospace and space science. Learn with US-based research mentors and industry experts, work on a team project and prepare a paper for submission.
Up to 50 spots for applicants from India. Selection is based on your background, skills and motivation.
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FreeApplication & participation
How the fellowship works
Your research paper,
step by step.
From your first meeting on 21 October 2026 to paper submission by 21 December 2026, work through each stage with support.
- 01
Learn the basics
Join live online classes. Use study materials and research papers to understand your topic.
Classes + study materials - 02
Choose a research problem
With your mentor, explore what is already known and choose a clear question for your project.
Your research question - 03
Work on a team project
Work in a small team, analyse your results and improve your work with feedback from your mentor.
Research experience + mentor feedback - 04
Write and submit your paper
Turn your team’s research into a paper. Get help writing it and submitting it to a journal or conference by 21 December 2026.
Paper writing + submission support
What you get
Research experience.
More to show on your CV.
Live classes, study materials, project mentoring and help with your research paper, all in one programme.
Support to publish your research paper
Get help writing your paper and submitting it to a journal or conference. Publication depends on the journal or conference accepting your paper.
A project for your CV and interviews
Learn to read papers, analyse results and explain your work. Use this experience when applying for internships, further studies or jobs.
A certificate and career guidance
Receive a certificate when you complete the fellowship, plus personalised career guidance. Excellence recognition is based on your performance.
Explore aerospace & space science
Research
project topics
Here are a few areas you could work on. Final project topics will be confirmed for this batch.
01
Flight & propulsion
Study high-speed flight and electric propulsion systems that move spacecraft through space.
02
Orbits & space missions
Explore how spacecraft move between orbits and how much energy a mission needs.
03
Spacecraft heat shields
Study materials that protect spacecraft from heat when they return through the atmosphere.
04
Space science & exploration
Explore planets, the physics of stars and ways to protect against radiation in space.
Who can apply?
Your interest.
Your next step.
Applicants from India at the following education and career stages can apply. Bring an interest in aerospace or space science and the commitment to carry a research project through.
- Class 11 & 12 students
- Undergraduate students
- Postgraduate students
- PhD students
- Graduates
- Working professionals
Competitive selection. Up to 50 spots.
We review your application and CV for a strong academic or technical foundation, relevant skills or projects, motivation and commitment. Your current education or career stage is taken into account. Applying does not guarantee selection.
What to prepare
Complete the Google Form with your contact details, education and research interests. Upload your CV as one PDF, no larger than 10 MB. You will need to sign in to Google. If you are under 18, apply with a parent or legal guardian.
Classes and mentor sessions are fully online. No travel needed.
Research Fellowship 2.0
Ready to work on
your research paper?
Free to apply. Free to participate if selected.
Apply by . Selected applicants will hear from us on .
The fellowship runs from to .
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FreeApplication & participation
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