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Student ProgramsThe Jet Propulsion Laboratory offers students many employment and research opportunities: Students who are employed here through JPL's Human Resources Staffing and Employment Programs are expected to prepare for a career through obtaining on-the-job hands on experience working in an engineering, scientific or administrative section at JPL. Students participating in these programs usually receive monetary compensation in the form of an hourly wage or stipend and may be eligible for other benefits. Students who are here through JPL's Education Office are expected to conduct research, engineering, or technology projects in collaboration with their mentors. Students participating in these programs usually have educational requirements to meet and some programs offer a stipend. |
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requirements
Students applying to any type of employment or research program at JPL are generally required to be at least 18 years of age and U.S. citizens or permanent residents, except where otherwise noted.
Often times, students must also be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited university.
program schedules
and benefits
Schedules and benefits depend upon the type of opportunity you are interested in. Please check with the specific program's administrator for further information. This point of contact can be found in the list of Student Programs.
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