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PSSS 2021 Sessions

NASA's 33rd Annual Planetary Science Summer School

Application Deadline:
        April 1, 2021
First Session:
        May 24 - August 6, 2021

Culminating Week with JPL's Team X:
        August 2 - 6, 2021
 Notification of Selection:
        By April 26, 2021
Second Session:
        May 24 - August 20, 2021

Culminating Week with JPL's Team X::
        August 16 - 20, 2021

  • Before applying, carefully review the Program Information for eligibility requirements and course description. Ineligible applications will NOT be considered.
  • In addition to this application, your advisor is required to provide a letter of recommendation. YOU are responsible for making sure all aspects of the application are correct and provided by the due date, including the letter of recommendation.
  • Fill out this application in its entirety prior to the Application Deadline. Late or incomplete applications are NOT accepted. There are NO exceptions.
  • All information should be completed filled in, unless it is not applicable to you. Incomplete forms will not be reviewed favorably. Required sections or questions are noted with a "*" or with the words "REQUIRED".

You have the option of saving this application for your use prior to final submission using the "SAVE ONLY" button at the bottom of the application.

We will NOT receive your application until you use the "SUBMIT" button.



Application Form
Citizenship Information (REQUIRED)
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For Foreign Nationals:
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NOTE: Your documentation (US Lawful Permanent Resident status, US non-immigrant Visa, and/or passport) MUST BE CURRENT starting no later than the date of application.
* I acknowledge that the above information is complete and correct.

* I acknowledge that if I am notified that I have CONDITIONAL acceptance status, I will need to provide current documents showing proof of my citizenship/residency/VISA status, within 2 business days of the notification, and that this documentation MUST BE CURRENT starting NO LATER THAN THE DATE OF MY APPLICATION.

* I understand that I will not receive FULL acceptance status and cannot begin my participation in the Planetary Science Summer School until I have passed the JPL/NASA security visit request clearance process.
Personal Information
     
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* I certify that I am physically living full-time within the United States or its territories.



* I certify that my status as of the date of this application is as I have indicated above
(for example, that I have advanced to candidacy if I selected the "Doctoral Candidate" option).
Post-Doc Position as of summer 2021 (if applicable)

                             (e.g., NASA Center, University)
  
Doctoral Degree (At least one of Doctoral Degree or Master's Degree is REQUIRED)
  
Master's Degree (At least one of Doctoral Degree or Master's Degree is REQUIRED)
  
     
Undergraduate Degree (REQUIRED)
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Faculty Position (if applicable)
Current Employer
     
Statement of Interest and Applicability

Please carefully consider the responses you provide below. TIPS: You will greatly improve your chances of acceptance to PSSS if your response (1) is clear, concise, and directly addresses the instructions for each box, (2) makes unique points for each question and avoids repetition, and (3) avoids being vague, flowery, general, and/or off-topic.

A superior response will:

Show a clear intention to do future NASA-sponsored work, with details on envisioned contributions, supported by prior interest through a clear progression of experiences.
Please limit your response to 400 words or less. You have 0 words.

A superior response will:

Demonstrate that the applicant understands the Planetary Science Summer School experience and its value to the applicant's career. Provide several concrete examples of how PSSS relates to the applicant's educational, research, and career plans, and how the applicant will benefit.

Please limit your response to 400 words or less. You have 0 words.

A superior response will:

Provide clear evidence of drive, commitment, and/or readiness for mission design experiences, and an explanation of any barriers to attaining such experiences.

Please limit your response to 400 words or less. You have 0 words.

A superior response will:

Demonstrate a commitment to a career and leadership in planetary science (or related field of interest to NASA) research/exploration. Provide a clear articulation of applicant's skills that contribute to their current work and future leadership endeavors in the field.

Please limit your response to 400 words or less. You have 0 words.
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

A signed letter of recommendation, on letterhead, from your faculty advisor or CURRENT supervisor is REQUIRED. The advisor's letter must, at a minimum, address:

  1. The applicant's likelihood of a future career and leadership doing NASA work in planetary science, planetary exploration or mission engineering fields of interest to NASA.
  2. How PSSS will benefit the applicant.
  3. What characteristics the applicant possesses that make them suitable to PSSS
Letter should be addressed to "PSSS Selection Committee".

Letter should be sent via email

TO BE RECEIVED BY US NO LATER THAN 11:59PM Pacific Time April 1, 2021 to Joyce.E.Armijo@jpl.nasa.gov

Please provide the following information about the person who will be sending in your Letter of Recommendation (Name and Email are required fields):




Programmatic Information
How did you hear about PSSS?











 
Signature and Verification





    
Please fill out form COMPLETELY with ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION. Incomplete forms will not be favorably reviewed.

TO BE RECEIVED BY US NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM PACIFIC TIME April 1, 2021

The applicant themself is responsible for making sure all aspects of the application are correct and provided by the due date, including the letter of recommendation from the advisor. Late applications are not accepted. Exceptions will not be made for any part of the application that is late.

Questions? Email: Joyce.E.Armijo@jpl.nasa.gov

Thank you for your application. You will be notified of your status by April 26, 2021.

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Use the "SUBMIT" button after all information in your application is complete.

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