The NASA EarthRISE Developers Academy is a workforce development and applied research program designed to train the next generation of science and technology leaders through hands-on projects using NASA Earth science data to solve real-world problems.

Participants work in interdisciplinary teams on short-term applied research projects involving areas such as agriculture, disasters, ecological conservation, energy, health and air quality, water resources, and wildland fires, using tools like GIS, remote sensing, and Earth observation data.

The program is hosted by NASA Langley Research Center and is intended for students, recent graduates, early-career professionals, and transitioning professionals.

For the Fall 2026 cohort, the application window runs from May 25 -June 26, 2026, with recommendation letters due by July 10, 2026. To learn more click here.