Fully Funded Undergraduate Research Opportunity
Johns Hopkins University – Whiting School of Engineering
Office of Outreach & Belonging
Location / Coverage
• Baltimore, Maryland, USA
• Fully residential, in-person program
• Open to students from U.S. colleges and universities
• International students studying in the U.S. are eligible
The PROPEL Program (Promoting Research Opportunities in Engineering Labs) is a fully funded, residential summer research program hosted by the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering. The program is designed to provide undergraduate students with hands-on research experience, close faculty mentorship, and professional development in preparation for graduate school (PhD) and research careers.
During this immersive 8-week summer program, participants work in cutting-edge engineering laboratories, engage in workshops on research communication and graduate admissions, and become part of a vibrant academic community at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.
PROPEL aims to expand access to research opportunities for students from institutions or backgrounds with limited research exposure while strengthening the pipeline to advanced engineering degrees.
Program Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
• Fully funded participation (no program fees)
• Competitive summer living stipend
• Free on-campus housing
• Meal plan during the program
• Round-trip travel support to Baltimore
• Faculty-mentored engineering research experience
• Graduate school and PhD preparation workshops
• Research presentation at a final symposium
• Professional development and networking activities
• Access to Johns Hopkins academic resources
Eligibility Criteria
Who can apply:
• Currently enrolled full-time undergraduate students
• Completed at least two semesters of college
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Rising juniors or seniors preferred
• Students with at least one semester remaining after Summer 2026
• Demonstrated interest in engineering research and PhD pathways
• U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students on F-1 visas studying at U.S. institutions
• Must be 18 years or older at program start
Not eligible:
• Graduate students
• Students without remaining undergraduate enrollment after Summer 2026
• Applicants not meeting GPA or enrollment requirements
Focus Areas / Fields
Research opportunities may include:
• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering
• Civil & Systems Engineering
• Materials Science
• Robotics & Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science & Computational Engineering
(Exact projects depend on faculty availability.)
Program Level
• Undergraduate Research Program
• Summer Research Internship
• Pre-Graduate / Pre-PhD Preparation
• STEM & Engineering Research Training
3 februari 2026