Ready to start an internship in the United States? Are you the one who is prepared to grab every opportunity? The applications are open for the 2026 LPI Summer Internship in the USA. The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) offers an exciting 10-week, fully funded Summer internship in Planetary Science to students to perform cutting-edge research, learn from widely respected planetary scientists, and discover exciting careers in planetary science. The Internship is open to both international and U.S. citizens. Interns will work at the Lunar and Planetary Institute or NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. The Program covers Travel expenses, Stipend, Housing, and Living Expenses.
Details About the LPI Summer Internship 2026
- Country: United States
- Internship Duration:Â 10 Weeks
- Internship Dates: June 1–August 7, 2026
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline:Â 12th December 2025
Location of LPI Internship in the USA
The interns will be located either at the Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI) or the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
Financial Benefits
Interns will receive an amount of $13351 in financial Support. This amount covers:
- Airfare Tickets
- Stipend
- Housing (Housing costs are directly paid to the vendor from the above amount)
- Living expenses.
- An additional bonus allowance of $1500 for interns who complete the internship program and meet the program’s requirements.
Preferred Areas
Students with majors in Physical or Natural Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics are preferred, but all eligible students will be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
- The internship is open to applicants from all around the world.
- Undergraduate students who have completed at least 50 semester hours of credit are eligible.
- The internship is open to citizens of the USA as well.
- IELTS is not required.
LPI Internship Requirements
- You must complete all application forms online.
- You are required to submit at least two reference letters (maximum of 3)
- Official transcripts are required to qualify for the program.
- Proof of English Language. Provide any ONE of the following:
- TOEFL score
- IELTS score
- A Letter from your current institute confirming your English language skills.
How to Apply for the LPI Summer Internship 2026?
You must apply using the online application form. Paper applications will not be accepted. The official website of the LPI Summer Intern program is given below.
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