Call for Applications: Aerospace Policy Solutions LLC Award in Space Policy

October 1, 2025

The Strauss Center for International Security and Law is pleased to announce the call for applications for the inaugural Aerospace Policy Solutions LLC Award in Space Policy. This $2000 award, sponsored by Aerospace Policy Solutions LLC, will be given to an exceptional UT-Austin student engaged in research related to space policy or interested in pursuing work related to space policy analysis and development after graduation. Applicants should be continuing graduate students in policy, social sciences, or law, and should have a demonstrated interest in space policy and a commitment to pursuing a career in the field. To apply for the Aerospace Policy Solutions LLC Award in Space Policy, please send the following information to Ali Prince Ponce at ali.prince@austin.utexas.edu:

  • Your CV or resume
  • A 500-word essay describing your interest in the field, your academic, professional, and/or extracurricular experiences that relate to space policy, and how these experiences inform your interest in the field and plans for a career in space policy.

Applications are due EOD November 9.  Please email Ali Prince Ponce directly with any questions.

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