STARLIT СÀ¶ÊÓƵs Program

What is the STARLIT СÀ¶ÊÓƵs Program at CU СÀ¶ÊÓƵ?

The STARLIT СÀ¶ÊÓƵs Program at CU СÀ¶ÊÓƵ connects bright undergraduate students with grant-funded summer internships. The STARLIT СÀ¶ÊÓƵs Program offers two tracks: a research track and an industry track.Ìý

  • STARLIT Research СÀ¶ÊÓƵs engage in STARLIT-related research at a CU СÀ¶ÊÓƵ lab. Participating labs include the VADeR Lab, ORCCA, and .
  • STARLIT Industry СÀ¶ÊÓƵs intern at STARLIT partner companies, including several companies that serve on STARLIT's Industry Advisory Board (IAB).
    • Participating companies include BAE Systems Inc, Kayhan Space, Advanced Space, Red Canyon Software, and Lockheed Martin.

All STARLIT СÀ¶ÊÓƵs receive:

  • A competitive stipend.
  • Wraparound administrative support.
  • Cohort-based programming with other STARLIT СÀ¶ÊÓƵs, focused on industry and US Space Force specific content.
  • Professional development seminars and workshops.Ìý

STARLIT СÀ¶ÊÓƵs must meet the following eligibility requirements:

  • U.S. Citizen.
  • Currently enrolled at the University of Colorado СÀ¶ÊÓƵ as an undergraduate or masters degree student. Colorado-based community college students may apply to STARLIT-funded SPUR positions via .
  • Majoring in a STEM degree program, including aerospace engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, etc.Ìý
  • All STARLIT СÀ¶ÊÓƵs must commit to a 10 week program (minimum) over summer 2025.
    • Approximate program dates are May 27 - August 8, 2025.
  • All STARLIT СÀ¶ÊÓƵs must attend in-person guest speaker engagements and seminars. There will be 4 - 5 seminars throughout the summer, focused on US Space Force related topics.
    • The underlying purpose of these seminars is to provide continuing education and exposure to US Space Force projects and priorities.
  • All STARLIT СÀ¶ÊÓƵs must present on their research/industry experience at the end of the summer in a cumulative poster session.Ìý

Applications are closed for the Summer 2025 program.Ìý

Applications are closed for the Summer 2025 program.Ìý

Thank you for your consideration! Please contact Meaghan Allyn, STARLIT Outreach Project Manager, at meaghan.allyn@colorado.edu.Ìý

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Flow diagram illustrating the dual-track STARLIT СÀ¶ÊÓƵs program.