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NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory / independent application guide

JPL Summer Internship Program: eligibility & how to apply

A 10-week, full-time STEM internship at JPL. The last published summer deadline has passed; use this guide to prepare for a future cycle.

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College yearUndergraduates · STEM
CompensationPaid
Location / arrangementJPL · Pasadena, CaliforniaCheck program arrangements
Availability at reviewLast cycle closed

Who can apply?

  • The program accepts undergraduate and graduate STEM students at accredited US universities.
  • A 3.0 GPA at the current active institution and US citizenship or lawful permanent residency are required.
  • No college class-year minimum is stated on the program page; project and enrollment rules still matter.
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An evergreen program page is not proof that a current internship is open. This record intentionally shows the passed deadline.

Dates, pay & program timing

Published cutoff passed ·

The last published deadline was March 13, 2026 at 5 p.m. PDT, which has passed. A new cycle is not confirmed here. JPL describes 10 weeks at 40 hours per week and a variable monthly monetary award.

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These details reflect the sources at the review date. An overview is not a live job offer. Check the official page for today's application status and the selected opening's written terms.

How to apply to NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory

  1. Check the official program page for a new application cycle before starting an application.
  2. Prepare the resume and unofficial transcript identified by the program, and follow the official application-system link.
  3. Describe relevant research interests and availability. Mentors may interview candidates before selecting them; an application is not an offer.
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How to prepare a stronger application

Connect your experience to a technical problem: controls, robotics, sensing, software, materials, or another relevant area. Describe what you measured or built, what failed, and how you verified an improvement.

Plan the practical side alongside the application. Ask about the actual work arrangement, relocation costs, and award details before accepting. Do not assume housing is automatically provided or that you can participate remotely.

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We do not infer deadlines, remote eligibility, or guaranteed offers from older recruiting cycles. Read our editorial process.

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