Do you have what it takes to make critical contributions to the nation’s most critical challenges?

The Master’s Scholars program is a unique collaboration between the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), the nation’s largest university-affiliated research center. This initiative offers exceptional students in participating master’s programs an advance opportunity to be considered for a paid research experience in summer 2027 at APL, where the nation’s top scientists and engineers are developing critical technologies and capabilities that serve national priorities and expand the frontiers of science from deep sea to deep space.

Because participants must obtain a security clearance, U.S. citizenship is required for participation.

Participating Master’s Programs

Applied Mathematics and Statistics Engineering Management
Biomedical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science Robotics
Data Science Security Informatics
Electrical Engineering Systems Engineering

MS/MSE Internship Program Eligibility Requirements:

  • US Citizenship 
  • Applicant for Fall 2026
  • Enrolled in MSE program focused on the 12 approved programs noted above
  • Minimum 3.5 GPA for undergraduate degree
  • Ability to obtain interim or final security clearance prior to internship start date
  • Successful completion on onboarding requirements for APL Internship (drug and background screenings)
  • Must maintain 3.5 GPA in program