Internship Opportunities

Institution: Air Force Research Labs

Deadline: Rotating

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Scholars Program offers stipend-paid internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate-level university students pursuing STEM degrees, as well as upper-level high school students. The selected interns gain valuable hands-on experiences working with full-time AFRL scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research and technology and are able to contribute to unique, research-based
projects.

Application Process

1. Click “research Topics”  slightly down from the top of the page. In Session search bar click “Other Locations Summer 2026” and “Edwards Air Force Base” in location search bar. The Edwards location is the AFRL located in Kern. Look through projects to find any of interest. You can select up to 3 projects per location. After looking up Edwards projects feel free to look up projects at other AFRL locations.
2. When ready to apply click “apply” button on top navigation ribbon. From there click “scholars” in the drop down menu.
3. Create an account and then fill out application forms.
4. Submit your unofficial transcripts and resume/cover letter with application.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
  
  Email Dr. Jeremy Woods (jwoods7@csub.edu) and Peter Burley (pburley1@csub.edu) resume for feedback before submission.

Apply: AFRL Scholars Program

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Institution: NASA

Deadline: 2/27/2027

The Landing and Impact Research (LandIR) facility at NASA Langley performs full-scale tests that simulate scenarios ranging from a crash landing of an electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) vehicle to a lander gently touching down on the moon.

Application Process

1. When the application window opens on 12/15/26, click the application link on the page to be taken to the application forms.
2. Have Resume and Cover Letter ready to submit along side application.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Apply: Landing and Impact Research Test Engineer

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Institution: NASA

Deadline: 2/27/2027

The goal of this research is to help develop optimized space crop production systems for future NASA exploration missions. Research may investigate plant growth responses to ventilation, LED lighting, nutrient recipes, and water delivery methods for application in microgravity or partial gravity.

Application Process

1. When the application window opens on 12/15/26, click the application link on the page to be taken to the application forms.
2. Have Resume and Cover Letter ready to submit along side application.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Apply: Space Crop Production

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Institution: NASA

Deadline: 2/27/2027

This position is with Modeling, Simulation and Integration team on the Spaceport Command & Control System project at NASA/KSC. In addition to our responsibilities of developing simulation software for the command & control system, we provide tools to improve the software development process and lifecycle. This student opportunity will be to design and develop a model components and/or related simulation software to enhance the simulation software developer's work.

Application Process

1. When the application window opens on 12/15/26, click the application link on the page to be taken to the application forms.
2. Have Resume and Cover Letter ready to submit along side application.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Apply: Modeling, Simulation and Integration VR

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Institution: Astrobotic

Deadline: Rotating

Astrobotic provides rocket-powered VTVL test flights and advances rocket technology for commercial and government customers. This part of Astrobotic’s portfolio is reinforced by our acquisition of Masten Space Systems. We’re seeking Test Engineering Interns to support this work in our Mojave, CA location. This position is open to undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate students.

Application Process

Click “Apply for this Position” near top of page and fill out application page.

Email Dr. Jeremy Woods (jwoods7@csub.edu) and Peter Burley (pburley1@csub.edu) resume for feedback before submission.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Portfolio Document
  
  Your submission must include a portfolio (1-5 pages) highlighting your experience. The portfolio should contain projects you’re proud of (whether school or personal), pictures and descriptions of said projects, and an explanation of your contributions and responsibilities. Please submit application documents (resume and portfolio) combined in a single PDF file.

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Institution: Griffiss Institute & AFRL

Priority: 1/30/26
Deadline: 3/13/26

Paid Internship: Gain valuable experience with a paid internship at the forefront of research and innovation.

Diverse Research Topics: Explore a variety of research areas, including Data Efficient Machine Learning, IoT, Neuromorphic Computing, and Quantum Information Sciences.

Travel and Housing Assistance: Candidates living more than 50 miles from Rome, New York can benefit from traveling and housing assistance.

Application Process

Click “Apply Here” near top of page and fill out the form on the next page.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts
  
  Email Dr. Jeremy Woods (jwoods7@csub.edu) and Peter Burley (pburley1@csub.edu) resume for feedback before submission.

Apply: AFRL RI Intern

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Institution: URSA LPI

Deadline: 12/12/2026

The LPI Summer Intern Program in Planetary Science offers undergraduate students a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on research alongside leading planetary "scientists. During the 10-week internship, students conduct meaningful research and participate in enrichment activities, including lectures and career development workshops.

Application Process

Click “Apply for this Position” near top of page and fill out application page.

Application Materials

• Official transcripts
• 2-3 letters of Recommendation
• English Language Proficiency (if Foreign National and English is not your first language.
  
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score
  • A letter from a professor in your college’s English department confirming that you possess sufficient spoken and written English skills to successfully participate in the internship program.

Apply: URSA - LPI Internship

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Institution: NASA – Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Deadline: 3/13/2026

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.

Application Process

Click “APPLY” box midway down page to begin application.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Apply: JPL Summer Internship

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Institution: NASA – Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Deadline: Year Round

The JPL Year-Round Internship Program offers part-time and full-time internship opportunities at JPL during the academic year as well as summers to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Application Process

Click “APPLY” box midway down page to begin application.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Apply: JPL Year-Round Internship Program

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Institution: NASA – Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Deadline: Year Round

The JPL Visiting Student Research Program, or JVSRP, offers research opportunities to students who have a compatible research interest with NASA/JPL and have secured funding from third-party sponsors who are not associated with NASA or JPL funding sources.

Application Process

Click “APPLY” box midway down page to begin application.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Apply: JPL Visiting Student Research Program

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Institution: Air Force

Deadline: Rotating

AFCS's full-time PCIP prepares college students for a number of promising career fields within AFCS, including Science and Engineering, Cybersecurity, IT, Acquisition, and other mission-critical specialty positions.

Numerous internships in 45 locations across America will be awarded to
qualified students.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Application Process

1. Click “Apply Now” near the middle of the page.
2. Fill out required info on next page and submit resume and transcripts.
   
   Email Dr. Jeremy Woods (jwoods7@csub.edu) and Peter Burley (pburley1@csub.edu) resume for feedback before submission.

Application: Premier College Internship Program - AFCS

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Institution: Air Force

Deadline: Rotating

For Recent Graduates. PAQ is a paid, full-time, two to three-year training program for graduates interested in Science and Engineering, Financial Management, Cyber/IT, Civil Engineering, Intel, and more. Your training includes promotions and yearly salary increases based on performance and supervisor approval. Upon successful completion of the training plan, you'll be offered a permanent position at AFCS.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Application Process

1. Click “Apply Now” near the middle of the page.
2. Fill out required info on next page and submit resume and transcripts.
   
   Email Dr. Jeremy Woods (jwoods7@csub.edu) and Peter Burley (pburley1@csub.edu) resume for feedback before submission.

Application: Palace Acquire - AFCS

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Institution: Air Force

Deadline: Rotating

For Recent Graduates. COP is the Air Force Civilian Service’s comprehensive training program for developing Contract Specialists for permanent positions at AFCS. It provides you with immersive on-the-job training, working alongside AFCS and military Contracting Officers who will train you in every aspect of contract management, including market research, requirements definition, solicitation preparation, price justification, negotiation and award, and administration of contracts.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Application Process

1. Click “Apply Now” near the middle of the page.
2. Fill out required info on next page and submit resume and transcripts.
   
   Email Dr. Jeremy Woods (jwoods7@csub.edu) and Peter Burley (pburley1@csub.edu) resume for feedback before submission.

Application: Copper Cap - AFCS

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Institution: NAVY - NAWCWD

Deadline: Rotating

NAWCWD uses the STEM Student Employment Program (SSEP) for students who are pursuing S&E degrees in fields that will lead to the Engineer and Scientist Development Program (ESDP) upon graduation and degree conferral.

Application Materials

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Application Process

1. Click the “Students” box.
2. Click the “Submit your resume” link near the bottom of the section.
3. Fill out required info on next page and submit resume and transcripts.
   
   Email Dr. Jeremy Woods (jwoods7@csub.edu) and Peter Burley (pburley1@csub.edu) resume for feedback before submission.

Application: STEM Student Employment Program | NAWCWD

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