Five Indigenous Australian university students are aiming to reach for the stars with an internship with NASA.

The First Nations students are the first cohort from Monash University's National Indigenous Space Academy to head off to the United States to join NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL).

In a global first program, the students will team up with a scientist or mentor during their 10-week internship at NASA's JPL.

The students include proud Ngarrindjeri man, Linden Beaumont (Monash University), proud Kamilaroi woman, Cedar Lett (Griffith University), proud Palawa man, Edward (Ted) Vanderfeen (Western Sydney University), proud Limilngan and Mudburra man, Lincoln Bourke (University of Sydney) and proud Gundungurra woman, Tully Mahr (University of Melbourne).

Monash University computer science student Linden Beaumont said he was looking forward to applying his coding skills to space-related projects.

"I'm happy to have been given this unique chance to expand my knowledge and find new ways to apply my skills while hopefully creating lifelong connections in a completely fascinating industry," Mr Beaumont said.

Associate Dean (Indigenous) at Monash University's Faculty of IT and proud Wadjak/Ballardong man, Professor Christopher Lawrence said he was excited for the students to experience this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"These amazing young Indigenous STEM students will be working on ongoing NASA projects, including ocean exploration vehicles and characterising the microorganisms within the International Space Station," Mr Lawrence said.

"It is incredible that we are able to empower our Indigenous youth to learn from the best in the world so we can nurture Australian capabilities in space research, and ultimately it would be great to see NISA produce the world's first Aboriginal astronaut."

Before jetting out to the US, the students will spend time at Monash Universities' 'Space Boot Camp' to get familiar with aerodynamics, robotics, rovers, astrophysics, planetary science, engineering, computer and earth sciences.

The students will also explore past and current space exploration missions at NASA.

Monash University's Faculty of IT Dean, Professor Ann Nicholson said the university was proud to host such an important initiative.

"NISA is a testament to our sustained commitment to include more Indigenous voices at all levels of research, education and industry partnerships," Ms Nicholson said.