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NASA Free Online Course with Free Certificate (Open to All)

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Deadline

2026-09-29

Level

undergraduate, masters, phd, postdoc, short-course

Organization

NASA

Field

Open Science, Data Science, Research Methodology, Artificial Intelligence

Funding

fully funded

Overview

The NASA Free Online Course, 'Open Science Essentials', is a self-paced online course open to learners worldwide. It offers a free certificate and digital badge upon successful completion. The course covers fundamental concepts of open science and modern research practices.

Coverage

This is a totally free online course. Successful participants will receive a NASA digital badge and certificate after completing the course. It covers topics such as Open Science Principles, Benefits of Open Science, Open Data and Research Transparency, FAIR Data Practices, Research Planning, Open Source Tools, Research Collaboration and Reproducibility, Open Licensing, Data and Code Repositories, ORCID and DOI Identifiers, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Open Science.

Eligibility

The course is open to individuals from all countries, including high school students, undergraduate, master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral students, researchers, educators, professionals, and the general public. Applicants from any academic or professional background are encouraged to register. No IELTS or English language test is required.

Requirements

Not clearly stated beyond general interest in science and access to the internet for online learning. No specific academic prerequisites or language tests are mentioned.

How to apply

Interested applicants should visit the official registration page (NASA STEM Gateway) and create an account if they do not already have one. After logging in, click the “Apply” button and complete the online registration form. Once the registration is approved, participants will receive an email with instructions to activate their Canvas account. After setting up the account, learners can access the course and complete it at their own pace.

Notes

The course is self-paced, meaning there is no fixed completion period. Registration opens on January 5, 2026, and the deadline for registration is September 29, 2026.

Source & Verification

Host organization: NASA

Original source: ScholarshipsCorner

Official application page: https://stemgateway.nasa.gov/s/course-offering/a0BSJ0000049icD/open-science-essentials

Verify the deadline, eligibility, and document list on the official website before applying.

How to Apply

1

Read the full requirements

Visit the official application page and read all eligibility criteria carefully before investing time in the application.
2

Gather your documents

Collect transcripts, certificates, and references. Official copies may require apostille — start this process early.
3

Request recommendation letters

Contact your referees at least 4–6 weeks before the deadline. Brief them on the scholarship and your goals.
4

Write your motivation letter

Be specific about your goals, why you chose this program, and your plan to contribute to Ethiopia after completing your studies.
5

Proofread and submit early

Submit at least 3–5 days before the deadline. Technical issues are common — never submit on the last day.

Deadline: 2026-09-29 — always verify on the official website before applying.

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At a Glance

Who Can Apply

Bachelor's degree students or Bachelor's graduates seeking a Master's or Master's graduates seeking a PhD or PhD holders seeking postdoctoral training or Open to working professionals

Funding Coverage

Tuition · Living allowance · Airfare · Health insurance

Deadline

2026-09-29

74 days remaining

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