JPL Year-Round Internship Program
The JPL Year-Round Internship Program is designed for college and university students from diverse backgrounds. It offers an opportunity to participate in groundbreaking research and missions that expand our understanding of Earth, the solar system, and beyond. Join this program and be part of something extraordinary!
📖 About the Program
The JPL Year-Round Internship Program provides part-time and full-time internship opportunities during the academic year and summer. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
Key Features:
- Students are paired with JPL scientists or engineers who serve as mentors.
- Interns work on designated projects, gaining hands-on experience in their fields of study while contributing to NASA and JPL missions.
- Participants engage in enrichment activities such as tours, lectures, and career advisement organized by the JPL Education Office.
Application Review Process:
- Applications are reviewed by the JPL Education Office to ensure eligibility.
- Potential mentors review applications to identify finalists.
- Finalists are interviewed by prospective mentors.
- Mentors may request the Education Office to issue offers to selected applicants.
🎁 Benefits of the Program
Successful participants receive:
- Weekly monetary awards for the duration of the internship.
- Supplemental housing and travel allowances for full-time, in-person participants whose institutions are located outside a 50-mile radius of JPL.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the program, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students pursuing STEM degrees at accredited U.S. universities.
- Attend colleges or universities that allow off-campus, independent study during academic terms or summers.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (3.5 is preferred).
- Be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (LPRs).
- Commit to a minimum 10-week internship for their first experience (subsequent terms are flexible).
📝 Application Process
Required Documents:
- A digital version of your resume (uploaded as a PDF, DOC, DOCX, or TXT file).
- An unofficial transcript.
How to Apply:
- Visit the application portal to submit your application.
For additional details, refer to the FAQs.
📅 Important Dates
- Date Published: June 03, 2025
- Application Deadline: Ongoing
🌟 Sponsor Organization
This program is sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
📞 Contact Information
For further inquiries, reach out to:
JPL Education Office - Student & Faculty Programs
📧 Email: internships@jpl.nasa.gov
📞 Phone: (818) 354-1260
Take this opportunity to contribute to NASA's missions and gain invaluable experience in your field of study. Apply today! 🚀
- A weekly monetary award for the duration of the opportunity.
- A supplemental housing and travel allowance is provided to full-time, in-person program participants whose institution is outside the 50-mile radius of JPL.
