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JPL Graduate Fellowship Program (JPLGF) - Offers research/project opportunities for graduate students and flexibility with start and end dates as well as the length of internship duration.
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10-week minimum (flexible, see requirements for details) / Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year, Year-round |
Graduate Students |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
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Requirements: U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents (LPR), and Foreign Nationals attending U.S. universities and non-U.S. universities are eligible to apply. Program requires an initial 10-week internship. Once requirement is satisfied, student may be extended up to six months and return again in the future, or local students may continue to work part-time (minimum of 15 hours per week).
Deadline to apply:
No deadline: This is an ongoing program that is flexible for both mentor and student and may be used any time during the year.
Contact: Linda Rodgers, 818-354-3274 / Kelly Gaudet, 818-393-0552
More Info: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/education/index.cfm?page=353
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JPL Summer Faculty Research Program (JSFRP) - A fellowship program for full-time faculty teaching at accredited U.S. institutions, JSFRP provides opportunities for science, technology, mathematics and engineering (STEM) faculty to engage in research of mutual interest to the faculty member and a JPL researcher.
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10 weeks / Summer |
Faculty |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
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Requirements: Applicants must be full-time faculty teaching at accredited U.S. institutions. Non-STEM faculty will be considered based on available opportunities.
Deadline to apply:
April 1, 2013
Contact: Petra Kneissl-Milanian, 818-354-0726
More Info: http://jsfrp.jpl.nasa.gov
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Year-Round Internship Program at JPL - Offers research opportunities at JPL for students whose colleges and universities allow them to pursue off-campus independent study during terms or semesters of the academic year as well as summer recess.
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10-week minimum (flexible, see requirements for details) / Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year, Year-round |
Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
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Requirements: U.S. Citizens, Legal Permanent Residents (LPR), and Foreign Nationals
attending U.S. universities are eligible to
apply. Program requires an initial 10-week internship. Once requirement
is satisfied, student may be extended up to six months and return again
in the future, or local students may continue to work part-time (minimum
of 15 hours per week).
Deadline to apply:
No deadline: This is an ongoing program that is flexible for both mentor and student and may be used any time during the year.
Contact: Linda Rodgers, 818-354-3274 / Kelly Gaudet, 818-393-0552
More Info: http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/education/index.cfm?page=215
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NASA Undergraduate Student Researchers Program (USRP) - Offers undergraduates the opportunity to conduct research in collaboration with technical mentors at 10 NASA field centers. Students should apply through NASA's One Stop Shopping Initiative web portal (click the "Apply Now" button for more).
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10 - and 15-week spring and fall session / 10-week summer session / Fall, Spring, Summer |
Undergraduate Students |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
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Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen. Students must be enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. college or
university. Applicants must be rising sophomores, juniors or seniors at
the time of the internship session. Eligible fields of study are
academic major or demonstrated course work concentration in engineering,
mathematics, computer science or physical/life sciences. Minimum cumulative grade point
average of 3.0.
Deadline to apply:
March 15, 2013
Contact: Petra Kneissl-Milanian, (818) 354-0726
More Info: http://www.epo.usra.edu/usrp/
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Student Independent Research Intern (SIRI) - A one-semester unpaid internship at JPL for students enrolled in an independent study course at a local participating college. Students are under the supervision of a mentor during this period, and the program coordinator provides professional development activities for the trainees. Faculty at participating colleges nominate students for participation in this program.
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One semester (18 weeks) / Fall, Spring |
Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
Contact Rich Alvidrez for application information
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Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident
Deadline to apply:
Contact your designated SIRI faculty sponsor
Contact:
More Info: http://siri.jpl.nasa.gov
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The Consortium for Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) - is one of the National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) sites for astronomy, CURE recruits undergraduate students from local community colleges in the L.A. area. Participants work with JPL mentors at the main campus or at the Table Mountain Observatory on various projects related to JPL missions and science.
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Varies / Summer, Year-round |
Undergraduate Students |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Astronomy, Physics, Computer Science |
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Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident. Click the "Apply Now" link to find out if your college is participating. JPL does not accept or solicit applications.
Deadline to apply:
Deadline closely follows spring, fall and summer periods
Contact:
More Info: http://cure.lacitycollege.edu
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The Research Apprenticeship Program (RAP) - Designed to allow experienced and qualified students to continue their research activities at JPL, generally as a part-time extension of a NASA or JPL summer education program.
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Varies / Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year, Year-round |
Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
Contact Rich Alvidrez for application information
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Requirements: Participation in this program must be approved and supported by a faculty sponsor or equivalent at the student's college as part of his or her academic program.
Deadline to apply:
No deadline
Contact:
More Info: http://jplra.jpl.nasa.gov/
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JPL Visiting Student Researchers Program (JVSRP) - Facilitates collaboration between JPL researchers and invited students to develop, enhance, or extend the technical capabilities and strategic interests of the Laboratory while providing an educational benefit to the participating student. In general, JPL hosts work collaboratively with students who are supported by their university or country through grants, fellowships and so on..
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One year and renewable / Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year, Year-round |
Graduate Students, Doctoral Students |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
Contact Rich Alvidrez for application information
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Requirements: The student's university must provide a document indicating that student is in good standing and enrolled in a graduate degree program, and that visiting research experience at JPL is part of the student’s academic program. Eligible students must have an existing relationship with a JPL mentor; applications are neither solicited nor accepted.
Deadline to apply:
No deadline
Contact:
More Info:
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Curriculum Improvement Partnerships Award for the Integration of Research (CIPAIR) - Assists two- and four-year minority institutions with strengthening their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) academic fields and technical programs. Funding is used to increase the quantity and quality of STEM curricula, the number of underrepresented and underserved students who attain degrees in STEM and the number of underrepresented and underserved students who choose careers in NASA-related fields.
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Ongoing / Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year, Year-round |
Faculty |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
Contact Rich Alvidrez for application information
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Requirements:
Contact:
More Info: http://bit.ly/8qPzZI
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JPL Human Resources Office Student Programs - JPL's Human Resources Office offers a variety of paid opportunities for students. The programs are: Academic Part-Time; Summer Internship; and COOP Six-Month Full-Time Internship
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Varies / Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year, Year-round |
Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
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Requirements: Visit https://careerlaunch.jpl.nasa.gov/college.html for more information.
Contact: Paula Caterina, 818-354-0688
More Info: https://careerlaunch.jpl.nasa.gov/college.html
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JPL Postdoctoral Programs - The Jet Propulsion Laboratory hosts a number of postdoctoral programs. Postdocs are a critical part of JPL's research community and we are dedicated to help ensure a successful experience for our postdocs.
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Varies / Fall, Spring, Summer, Academic Year, Year-round |
Postdoc Students |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
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Requirements: Visit http://postdocs.jpl.nasa.gov/ for more information.
Contact: Rowena Kloepfer, 818-354-3649
More Info: http://postdocs.jpl.nasa.gov/
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Summer Space Grant and Summer Internship Program (SIP) - A national program administered by NASA, Space Grant provides internship funding for graduate and undergraduate students attending universities in state. Thirty-eight states provide internships at JPL.
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10 weeks / Summer |
Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
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Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Deadline to apply:
May 1, 2013
Contact: Linda Rodgers, 818-354-3274 / Amy Dickinson, 818-354-8251
More Info: http://www.sfp.caltech.edu/NASA-SG/index.html
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Amgen Scholars - Supports summer undergraduate research in the biological sciences and biology-related fields, such as: biochemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, chemical and biomolecular engineering, biotechnology, chemistry, microbiology, neurobiology, and toxicology.
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10 weeks / Summer |
Undergraduate Students |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
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Requirements: Applicants must be sophomores (with at least 4 quarters or 3 semesters of college course work), juniors, or non-graduating seniors attending 4-year colleges or universities in the U.S., Puerto Rico, or other U.S. territories; have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2; not be under any disciplinary sanction; be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; and have an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.
Deadline to apply:
February 15, 2013
Contact: Candace Rypisi, 818-161-2885 (The program coordinator at JPL is Petra Kneissl-Milanian, 818-354-0726
More Info: http://www.amgenscholars.caltech.edu
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NASA Planetary Geology and Geosciences Undergraduate Research Program (PGGURP) - Provides undergraduates majoring in geology and related sciences an opportunity to participate in research in planetary geosciences. Students work under the direction of a NASA-sponsored planetary geology and geophysics investigator during the summer.
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8 weeks / Summer |
Undergraduate Students |
Science,Planetary Geology, Geophysics, Geosciences |
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Requirements: Students must be in the graduating class of 2014 (or earlier), having not yet begun
graduate studies; should be interested in learning about research in planetary geoscience; and may not have participated in PGGURP before. Preference is given to U.S. citizens and permanent lawful residents.
Deadline to apply:
February 1, 2013
Contact: (JPL) Petra Kneissl-Milanian, 818-354-0726 / (University of Buffalo) Tracy Gregg, 716-645 –4328
More Info: http://www.acsu.buffalo.edu/~tgregg/pggurp_homepage.html
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Caltech Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at JPL (SURF) - Introduces students to research under the guidance of seasoned research mentors at JPL (and Caltech). Students experience the process of research as a creative intellectual activity during 10-week fellowship periods at JPL, Caltech and several other venues.
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10 weeks / Summer |
Undergraduate Students |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
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Requirements: Caltech Students: Must be a continuing undergraduate student; have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0; complete the third term at Caltech, or at another school under a program approved by a dean; be eligible for fall term registration before beginning your SURF project and no later than July 1; and not be under any disciplinary sanction
Non-Caltech Students: Must be a continuing undergraduate student; have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5/4.0; complete the second semester or third quarter at your college or university; and not be under any disciplinary sanction
Deadline to apply:
February 22, 2013
Contact: (JPL) Petra Kneissl-Milanian, 818-354-0726 / (Caltech) Carol Casey, 818-161-2887
More Info: http://www.surf.caltech.edu/
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California State University Science Teacher and Researcher Program (CSU-STAR) - CSU STAR is a 9-week program that offers undergraduate, graduate, and teaching credential-seeking CSU students who are planning to become science teachers (i.e. pre-service teachers) an opportunity to gain hands-on research experience at national research centers nationwide.
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9 weeks / Summer |
Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Faculty |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math,Education |
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Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent residents. For additional requirements visit the CSU-STAR website (under "More Info").
Deadline to apply:
January 31, 2013
Contact: Petra Kneissl-Milanian, 818-354-0726
More Info: http://starteacherresearcher.org/index.html
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Minority Student Programs - The Minority Student Programs (MSP) is a combination of several educational programs that provides internship opportunities to minority students pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) degrees. Participants are offered 10-15 week internship opportunities to perform research under the guidance of JPL mentors.
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10-15 weeks / Summer |
Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
Application information will be made available soon
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Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident.
Contact: Jenny Tieu, 818-393-5386
More Info:
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NASA Planetary Science Summer School (PSSS) - Provides one-week of intensive team exercises learning the process of developing a mission concept into reality. Participants also learn about mission lifecycles. There are two sessions in 2012: June 18-22 and July 16-20.
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1 week / Summer |
Graduate Students, Postdoc Students |
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math |
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Requirements: Visit https://pscischool.jpl.nasa.gov/index.cfm for more information about the program requirements.
Contact: Anita Sohus, 818-354-6613
More Info: https://pscischool.jpl.nasa.gov/index.cfm
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