JPL Faculty Research Program

The JPL Faculty Research Program, or JFRP, 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.

The primary goals of the program are to:

• Cultivate research collaborations between JPL and the academic community that will contribute to the lab's research objectives.
• Provide opportunities for faculty to experience the methods and content of the JPL and NASA research culture so they will be able to better guide their students in pursuing STEM careers.

• Program applicants must hold a full-time appointment at an accredited university or college in the United States.
• Open to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs).
• Faculty must be available full-time (40 hours per week) for a 10-week session.

• Opportunities are offered year-round.
• JFRP awards are contingent upon availability of germane opportunities for collaboration and a JPL host’s funding.
• Awardees are required to submit a research plan prior to the start of their research collaboration as well as present their work to a JPL audience at the end of the session.
• Awards, stipend payments or salaries from other federal funding sources, including research grants and contracts, may not be accepted for the duration of a JPL faculty research appointment.

Click the "Apply Now" button below to fill out the online application.

You will need:

• Curriculum Vitae (PDF, DOC, DOCX or TXT).
• Names, titles, and institutions of two references – one of which must be your dean or department chair – who can provide letters of recommendation.

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JPL Education Office - Student & Faculty Programs
internships@jpl.nasa.gov
(818) 354-1260