NASA’s
vision and mission necessitate that its workforce is ready
and able to lead the world in space exploration, scientific
discovery, technology development, and managerial excellence.
NASA’s Fellowship Program plays a key role in this
pursuit by ensuring that employees have the opportunity
to obtain best-in-class development at the finest educational
institutions. The NASA Fellowship Program is designed to:
- Align
individual development with NASA’s Vision and Mission,
- Ensure
that programs offered address NASA needs as identified
in the Agency Leadership Model and Strategic Plan Implementing
Strategies,
- Provide
competition to ensure that the most qualified candidates
are selected for the right program at the right time in
their career, and
- Ensure
the knowledge gained is quickly applied and shared upon
return to the Agency to be sure that NASA obtains the
maximum benefit from its investment.
NASA’s
Fellowship Program offers various education programs provided
by external organizations. These organizations are nationally
recognized and
fully accredited college, university, or Federal training
institutes. Each year, participants are selected on a highly
competitive basis.
