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The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the US federal government responsible for the United States’ civil space program, aeronautics research and space research. Established in 1958, it succeeded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) to give the US space development effort a distinct civilian orientation, emphasizing peaceful applications in space science.
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Paid internship opportunities for undergraduate or recent graduate in multiple discipline 2025
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is inviting applications for its paid internship programs, which can also act as a direct pathway to full-time employment after graduation.
NASA Internship Programs 2025
NASA Internship Programs
At NASA, we explore the extraordinary every day and our work is more than just a profession—it’s a lifelong pursuit and a passion. NASA offers several opportunities for students to undertake meaningful and challenging projects that truly make an impact on humanity.
Explore the Extraordinary
NASA’s internship programs provide training, mentoring, and career development opportunities while working with the best science, engineering, financial, information technology and business minds in the world.
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 JPL Education Office.
Job Requirements
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.
More Details
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.
How to Apply
Click the “Apply Now” button to fill out the online application.
Application Deadline: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 5 p.m. PDT
Application Review & Selection
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.
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NASA OSTEM Internship
NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) paid internships allow high school and college-level students to contribute to the agency’s mission to advance science, technology, aeronautics, and space exploration.
OSTEM internships offer students an opportunity to gain practical work experience while working side-by-side with mentors who are research scientists, engineers, and individuals from many other professions. Internships may be full time or part time on a NASA center or facility.
Join our NASA team and gain valuable on-the-job experience, build your resume, and strengthen your career readiness. We offer three sessions annually, so visit our website often for opportunities.
Enrollment – Be a full-time student (high school through graduate-level) or a part-time college-level student enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours.
2025 Internship Application Deadlines:
Fall 2025: May 16, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET
2026 Internship Application Deadlines:
Spring 2026: September 12, 2025, 11:59 p.m. ET
Summer 2026: February 27, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
Fall 2026: May 22, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
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