JPL Summer Internship Program

The JPL Summer Internship Program offers 10-week, full-time, summer internship opportunities at JPL to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

As part of their internships, students are partnered with JPL scientists or engineers, who serve as the students' mentors. Students complete designated projects outlined by their mentors, gaining educational experience in their fields of study while also contributing to NASA and JPL missions and science. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in a number of enrichment activities, including tours, lectures and career advisement, arranged by the Academic Engagement Office.

• Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics disciplines from accredited U.S. universities.
• Minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA. The cumulative GPA must originate from the institution where the student has a current active status.
• Open to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs).
• Students must be available full time (40 hours per week) for at least 10-weeks in the summer.

• Summer internships begin in May and June, on the first business day of each week.
• Participants receive a monetary award, given in monthly disbursements, for the period of the internship. Award amounts vary and are subject to change.
• A supplemental housing and travel allowance is provided for participants whose institution is outside the 50-mile radius of JPL.

Click the "Apply Now" button below to fill out the online application.

Application Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2026 at 5 p.m. PDT

• Resume (PDF, DOC, DOCX or TXT) – Download resume template (PDF).
• Unofficial transcript.

For JPL programs, once you have submitted your application to the appropriate program, your application will be reviewed by the Education Office to determine if the eligibility requirements have been met. Potential mentors will search and review applications in the database to determine finalists. Finalists are then typically interviewed by the prospective mentor, after which time the mentor may request that the Education Office issue an offer to the applicant.

For more information about JPL internships and fellowships visit:

• JPL Internships FAQ
• Article: How to Get an Internship at JPL

Academic Engagement Office - Student & Faculty Programs
internships@jpl.nasa.gov