OpenFieldJHU Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Graduate Research Internship
Competitive 10-12 week paid research internship at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD, developing deep space mission instrumentation, cyber operations, and quantum sensing.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Currently enrolled in Master's or PhD in Physics, Aerospace, CS, or Electrical Engineering (GPA 3.5+)
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- US citizenship or eligible work authorization (due to defence facility clearances)
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $35–$45/hour paid research appointment + housing assistance stipend
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (employed research internship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Johns Hopkins University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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