Students & Interns

We’re creating research and technologies that help address some of our greatest challenges in public health, the natural world, national defense, and human prosperity. Our many different research areas make this the ideal place to learn, grow, and chart your own adventure.

If you’re ready to dive in and experience what a career in research looks like, we’re here to support you on your journey.

CHARGE 2023 Internship

University of District Columbia students Justin An and Javar Dougall spent 10 weeks of their summer getting hands-on experience with APL’s researchers, scientists and engineers in the Acoustics Department and Ocean Engineering Department. Now they’re taking their new skills and exploring future careers in research.

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Marine - Reservist and Physicist Assistant

With a leap of faith and a send of an email, Peter received support from APL-UW to create and execute a fully individualized and unique internship experience. Peter is now a research assistant at APL. You too can have an individualized internship experience here at APL. Read Peter’s story and let’s work together.

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An applied internship experience

UW Naval ROTC midshipmen Joshua Lee and Brennan Hunt spent summer 2021 diving deep into a new underwater sensor technology that detects, geolocates, and classifies potentially hazardous objects on the seafloor. Now, they’re applying the skills they’ve learned to build their careers in the Navy.

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Come see what we're about!

Wanting a hands-on experience at the lab? See yourself at APL as an intern! With full-time and part-time opportunities, the APL is invested in your professional and educational growth.

Don’t see a formal internship opportunity? Send us a message and we will try our best to connect you with a mentor, hands-on opportunity, or exposure to life at the lab.

Find your internship opportunity!

Transitional opportunities for U.S. Service Members

Are you a transitioning service member looking for the next step in your career? APL seeks opportunities to support transitioning service members from any branch of the Department of Defense. Proud of our Navy heritage, APL strives to continue to strengthen our connection with the Department of Defense and help service members explore the vast opportunities available to them in the civilian sector – and APL!

Reach out to your Transitioning Assistance Program (TAP) facility for more information on different transition and internship opportunities with APL. Through avenues such as DoD Skillbridge and WorkEx, APL can help create a customized internship for you.

If you are a transitioning service member looking for an internship opportunity at the APL, we’d love to hear from you.

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Join our team

APL-UW will challenge and fulfill you in exciting new ways. Here, you won’t just learn from the best. You’ll work alongside them.

Freedom of inquiry is the core of everything we do. We’re here to support your learning journey by sharing experiences, expertise, and opportunities as you dive in to imagining and building your career.

Jump in and explore with us! Learn more about our open positions, or contact us to connect with the APL-UW team!

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