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Ignite your passion for exploration with a STEM internship at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. JPL internship programs are designed for college and university students from diverse backgrounds and offer a chance to take part in groundbreaking research and missions that are expanding our understanding of Earth, the solar system, and beyond. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

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  • Opportunities offered year-round

  • Must be enrolled in a college undergraduate or graduate program

  • Applications for summer due in March. See program info for details.

  • Minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA

  • Minimum of 10 weeks

  • U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status required for most programs

  • Additional opportunities available from JPL Jobs and NASA Internships

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How to Get a JPL Internship

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Resume Guidelines

Tips and best practices for writing an effective resume from the JPL Education Office.

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As a JPL intern, you’ll play a hands-on role in making the impossible a reality.

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