The Hopkins–APL Master’s Scholars Program is a unique collaboration between the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering and the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, the nation’s largest university-affiliated research center. This program offers exceptional U.S. master’s students in participating programs a 2027 paid summer research experience at APL, where they engage in cutting-edge projects across defense, health, space exploration, and emerging technologies.
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