JPL Year-Round Internship Program for STEM Students
The JPL Year-Round Internship Program offers full-time and part-time opportunities for eligible undergraduate and graduate students during the academic year and summer. Participants work with JPL scientists, engineers, or professional staff on designated projects related to their fields of study. Interns receive a weekly monetary award, while eligible full-time, in-person participants may also receive housing and travel support.
Quick Overview
Programme: JPL Year-Round Internship Program
Opportunity Type: Internship
Host: Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
Academic Level: Undergraduate and Graduate
Programme Format: Full-time or Part-time
Availability: Year-round
Minimum First Internship Duration: 10 weeks
Financial Support: Weekly monetary award; supplemental housing and travel allowance for eligible participants
About the JPL Year-Round Internship Program
The JPL Year-Round Internship Program provides practical experience for students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and related fields.
Interns are partnered with JPL scientists, engineers, or professional staff who serve as mentors. Participants complete projects assigned by their mentors while gaining experience related to their academic studies and contributing to NASA and JPL missions.
Students may also participate in enrichment activities arranged by the JPL Academic Engagement Office. These activities can include tours, lectures, and career advisement.
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Internship Benefits and Financial Support
JPL confirms that participants receive financial support during the internship.
Confirmed support includes:
✓ Weekly monetary award for the duration of the opportunity
✓ Supplemental housing allowance for eligible full-time, in-person participants
✓ Supplemental travel allowance for eligible full-time, in-person participants
The supplemental housing and travel allowance applies to eligible participants whose institution is located outside a 50-mile radius of JPL.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the requirements listed for the JPL Year-Round Internship Program.
Candidates must:
• Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student.
• Pursue a degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics discipline at an accredited U.S. university.
• Attend a college or university that allows off-campus independent study during academic terms, semesters, and summers.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA. A 3.5 GPA is preferred.
• Be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident.
• Commit to at least 10 weeks for their first internship experience.
Subsequent internship terms may have flexible durations.
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Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities
The programme offers opportunities throughout the year rather than limiting internships to one academic session.
Both full-time and part-time placements are available. This allows eligible students to participate during academic-year terms as well as summer periods, subject to their institution’s requirements.
Participants work on designated projects with their mentors and gain practical experience related to their academic fields.
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Required Application Materials
Applicants need to prepare the following materials:
• A digital version of their resume
• An unofficial transcript
The resume may be uploaded in PDF, DOC, DOCX, or TXT format.
Application Process
Applications are submitted through the JPL online application system.
Applicants should:
• Review the programme requirements.
• Prepare a digital resume.
• Prepare an unofficial transcript.
• Complete the online application through the official JPL application portal.
Because opportunities are offered year-round, the official programme page does not list a single fixed application deadline.
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Application Review and Selection
After an application is submitted, the Education Office reviews it to determine whether the applicant meets the programme’s eligibility requirements.
Potential JPL mentors then search and review applications in the database to identify finalists.
Finalists are typically interviewed by the prospective mentor. After the interview, the mentor may request that the Education Office issue an internship offer to the selected applicant.
Official Link
Submit your application through the official application link below.
