Application Deadline: July 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET)
NASA has opened applications for the seventh cohort of the Spaceflight Technology, Applications, and Research (STAR-7) virtual training program, which focuses on technologies, applications, and scientific research supporting biological experiments in space.
The program is expected to run from September 2026 through February 2027, with weekly virtual sessions lasting approximately two hours.
The STAR program is designed to foster collaboration within the space biology community and support the entry of new researchers into the field. Participants will gain the scientific and operational knowledge needed to design, conduct, and analyze spaceflight experiments using both NASA and commercial research platforms.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET
- Notification of Selection: Beginning August 14, 2026
Application Information and Required Documentation: https://go.nasa.gov/ApplySTAR26
Learn More About the STAR Program: https://science.nasa.gov/biological-physical/resources/star/
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and Evaluation System (NSPIRES), in accordance with the instructions provided in the official application materials.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the eligibility requirements carefully before submitting an application.
For questions regarding the call for applications, please contact HQ-STAR-Management@mail.nasa.gov and include “STAR-7 Application” in the subject line.
