15 Paid Internships in Maryland for College Students
- Stephen Turban
- Dec 29, 2025
- 11 min read
If you’re a college student aiming to strengthen your work profile, think about applying for an internship. They help you understand how professional work is done, contribute to meaningful projects, and build transferable skills that prepare you for your career. You’ll also connect with experienced professionals, mentors, and fellow students who can guide you toward future opportunities. Paid internships also let you earn while gaining experience, making it easier to focus on your learning and growth without financial stress.
Why should you attend an internship in Maryland?
Maryland offers several paid internship opportunities in industries, research institutions, and government offices. As an intern, you can contribute to ongoing research, participate in policy projects, or take part in technical development work at labs and organizations throughout the state. Whether you’re from Maryland or studying elsewhere, these internships give you valuable experience in a setting known for its strong academic, government, and innovation ecosystems.
To help you get started, we’ve compiled 15 paid internships in Maryland for college students.
If you are looking for paid online internships, check out our blog here.
15 Paid Internships in Maryland for College Students
Location: University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Stipend: Subsistence allowance of $6,500
Dates: May 18 – July 25
Application Deadline: February 1
Eligibility: Undergraduate students with a genuine interest in cancer research, a cumulative GPA of >3.2, and strong letters of recommendation as reflected in their application packages
The Nathan Schnaper Intern Program in Translational Cancer Research is a ten-week summer internship for undergraduates interested in cancer biology and translational medicine. You’ll be matched with a UMGCCC faculty mentor to work on projects in basic, clinical, or translational cancer research, starting with a lab skills course at Loyola University Maryland. The program includes research, seminars, discussions on clinical trials, and shadowing experiences. Social events help you connect with the UMGCCC community, and the summer ends with oral and poster presentations of your work.
Location: At one of the five participating AIDGC Masters in Genetic Counseling Programs, i.e., University of Maryland School of Medicine, the University of Pennsylvania, Sarah Lawrence College, Rutgers University, and Boston University, Baltimore, MD
Stipend: $17/hour stipend ($4,080 for 6 weeks)
Dates: June 16 – July 25
Application Deadline: February 3
Eligibility: Rising juniors or seniors with a GPA of 3.0+ who have completed coursework in biology, chemistry, or genetics
The Warren Alpert Summer Scholars Genetic Counseling Program is a six-week, full-time internship for undergraduates interested in genetic counseling. You’ll attend genetics seminars, take part in case conferences, and spend time in laboratory environments. The program features regular meetings with genetic counselors and current graduate students. Shadowing starts in the second half of the internship, allowing you to observe how counselors operate in various clinical environments. Throughout the program, you'll work on a project and present it at the conclusion. The program is a partnership between the University of Maryland School of Medicine and four other top institutions.
Location: In the field in the Choptank, Miles, Wye, or Eastern Bay watersheds, with occasional travel throughout the ShoreRivers region, Easton, MD
Stipend: $6,000
Dates: Minimum of 10 weeks between May and August; start and end dates and vacation days are flexible
Application Deadline: January 31
Eligibility: Rising college junior or senior, or recent college graduate with a degree in Biology, Environmental Science, or related field; other requirements listed here
The Elizabeth Brown Memorial Summer Internship is a hands-on environmental internship with ShoreRivers, based in Easton, Maryland. You’ll spend the summer supporting restoration and outreach work across the Midshore region. Tasks include water-quality monitoring from a boat, bacterial sampling, underwater grass surveys by kayak, and support for community events. Interns also assist with agricultural site visits, tree planting, project monitoring, and basic equipment upkeep. By the end of the program, you’ll complete a Maryland boater safety certificate and gain practical training with scientific monitoring tools.
Location: NIST labs, Gaithersburg, MD
Stipend: $710 per week, equivalent to $7,810 for the 11-week program
Dates: 11-week program: May 27 – August 7 | 9-week option: June 8 – August 7 | Offset 11-week option: June 8 – August 21
Application Deadline: January 26
Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate student in an accredited two-year or four-year college in the U.S.; must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident; First-year undergraduates and graduating seniors (seniors participating in the Winter or Spring Commencement) encouraged
The NIST Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) is an eleven-week research placement at the NIST campus in Gaithersburg. You’ll work with scientists and engineers at one of several participating labs, tackling projects in fields like materials science, chemistry, physics, computer science, and engineering. You will work in the lab with a dedicated mentor, attend weekly seminars, and participate in professional development sessions. You’ll also submit a mid-program abstract and present your findings at the conclusion. The program is designed to help you build technical skills, introduce you to federal research, and explore further study or STEM careers.
Location: Varies based on placements throughout Johns Hopkins Medicine, MD
Stipend: Paid internship
Dates: 7-week internship
Application Deadline: Not specified
Eligibility: Students aged 16-21
The Johns Hopkins Summer Jobs Program places you in a paid seven-week internship inside a Johns Hopkins University or Health System department. You might support research teams, help with lab tasks, or handle patient-facing communication, though most medical placements are administrative. Non-medical roles include office work, HR, IT, communications, or maintenance. Here, you’ll take on tasks like data entry, project support, or record management. Each week, you’ll join workshops on workplace communication, resumes, interviewing, and job applications within Hopkins. The program provides steady supervision and a clear view of how a large institution operates day-to-day.
Location: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD
Stipend: Stipend is provided
Dates: 8 – 12 weeks, typically late May through August
Application Deadline: On a rolling basis, but students are encouraged to apply by March 31
Eligibility: Full-time Johns Hopkins University students in engineering, computer science, applied math, or physics. Must be from the Whiting School of Engineering or the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences with a minimum 3.0 GPA
RISE@APL is a cohort of Pathways, APL’s College Internship Program. Here, you’ll be placed in summer research teams at the Applied Physics Laboratory. You’ll work with APL mentors on active projects across 13 mission areas in Civil Space, Flight Cyber Operations, Global Health, Homeland Defense, National Security Analysis, National Security Space, Precision Strike, Research and Exploratory Development, Sea Control, Space Formulation, Special Operations, Strategic Deterrence, and Theater Defense. Your day-to-day depends on your placement and may involve data analysis, modeling, prototyping, or software development tied to a specific mission area. You also join cohort events and meet researchers across the lab.
Location: NIH campus, Bethesda, MD
Stipend: Varies, based on educational level
Dates: Typically start in June, minimum 8-week commitment
Application Deadline: February 18
Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are 18 years or older by September 30 and enrolled at least half-time in an accredited educational institution
The NIH Summer Internship Program places you in a full-time research group led by a PI, where you take on concrete tasks like running experiments, analyzing data, or supporting clinical or computational projects. Your role depends on your lab’s focus, which spans biomedical, behavioral, or quantitative sciences. You’ll also take part in career workshops and training sessions to build skills you’ll use in research and healthcare settings. Midway through the summer, you prepare an abstract, and you close the program by presenting your project at NIH’s poster day.
Location: Varies based on placement, across Maryland
Stipend: $5,000
Dates: May 26 – August 7
Application Deadline: March 1
Eligibility: You must be rising juniors or seniors, have a GPA ≥ 2.7, and either attend a Maryland college or be a Maryland resident attending college elsewhere
The Governor’s Summer Internship Program places you in a Maryland state agency where you take on policy and research work tied to your interests. You’ll draft memos, review legislation, prepare background briefs, or help plan meetings and events. One day each week is set aside for seminars, where you’ll learn how state government functions and hear from people working in public leadership roles. You’ll complete a group policy project and present your work directly to the Governor’s team. You’ll build practical skills in analysis and teamwork and see how policy decisions are made inside state agencies.
Location: Sites across Maryland
Stipend: Paid internship, salaries set by host organizations
Dates: Varies by host
Application Deadline: Rolling deadlines
Eligibility: Current college student with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above, who is attending a Maryland higher education institution
The Maryland Technology Internship Program supports paid tech internships across the state by helping companies cover part of an intern’s wages. If you’re eligible, you can be hired by a Maryland employer in fields like software, engineering, biotech, cybersecurity, or manufacturing. You’ll be expected to work at least 120 hours in a semester and take on technical tasks that match your skills, whether that’s data work, coding, lab support, or engineering assistance. MTIP requires a short orientation and a post-internship survey, but your day-to-day experience depends on the company that hires you. The program is designed to open more paid roles for students while giving smaller Maryland businesses access to emerging talent. Check available internships here.
Location: Varies based on placement, typically a nonprofit organization across Maryland
Stipend: Up to $5,000
Dates: May 26 – August 7
Application Deadline: Applications open November 1
Eligibility: Rising junior or senior, or current graduate student in the summer of participation; attending a Maryland institution or a current Maryland resident attending an out-of-state institution; GPA 2.7 or above
Walter Sondheim Jr., Maryland Nonprofit Leadership Program, offers you an eleven-week, full-time summer opportunity to work at a nonprofit organization. You’ll work four days a week under the mentorship of a senior-level professional. You might help run summer programs, support overall communications, attend board meetings, or contribute to grants and outreach efforts. Weekly seminars introduce you to how nonprofits operate and how leaders make decisions. You’ll complete a group project in which you examine a Maryland-focused issue and propose a practical response.
Location: University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
Stipend: $15/hour
Dates: Typically 15 weeks
Application Deadline: Rolling deadlines
Eligibility: Current juniors, seniors, or graduate students with at least a 3.0 GPA, enrolled at least part-time (6 credits per semester for graduate students and 9 credits per semester for undergraduate students); available to work a minimum of 10 hours per week at the host organization
The University of Baltimore’s Community Development Internship Program places you with a Baltimore community organization where you take on practical work tied to neighborhood development. Depending on your host site, you’ll work in outreach, assist with events, support local business corridors, or contribute to ongoing projects that strengthen city communities. You’ll work 10 to 20 hours a week and gain experience in how community partnerships operate day to day. Your host site assigns your weekly responsibilities. The internship provides exposure to urban development and helps you build leadership skills.
Location: University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Stipend: $7,000; $750 for travel to UMD and back home + included housing at UMD for the program duration; $750 to present at conferences after TREND
Dates: June 2 – August 8
Application Deadline: February 14
Eligibility: Students enrolled in an undergraduate institution with a minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0 who are U.S. citizens/permanent residents
TREND REU is a ten-week research program where you work on a focused project in nonlinear dynamics with a UMD faculty mentor. Projects span computational, experimental, and theoretical work in photonics, neural networks, turbulence, 2D materials, and other complex systems. You’ll run experiments and simulations, analyze data, and meet regularly with your mentor and cohort. The program includes training in communication and conversations about equity in science. You will work throughout in a small, tight-knit cohort, receive feedback, and develop a clear view of research life.
Location: Remote
Stipend: $5,000
Dates: June 9 – August 1
Application Deadline: Not specified; applications are typically open from February to April
Eligibility: Undergraduate students, particularly those from underrepresented groups
The National Summer Undergraduate Research Project is an eight-week, remote research program that pairs you with a microbiology lab mentor for a full-time summer project. You’ll work on your assigned research tasks from home, meet with your mentor online, and build skills in reading papers, analyzing data, and communicating results. Each week includes virtual seminars and professional development sessions designed for early researchers. You’ll present your work at the end of the program in an online forum. This is a fully virtual experience, so your entire project, training, and communication happen remotely.
Location: Remote
Stipend: $500
Dates: Spring, Summer, and Fall cohorts available. Spring: Late January – early May | Summer: Late May - early September | Fall: Late September – late December
Application Deadline: Applications open about two months before the start date; the deadline is released when applications open
Eligibility: Currently enrolled in a degree program (including undergraduate, graduate, or PhD) or recently graduated from one (within the past year)
The Paragon Policy Fellowship offers remote internship opportunities for undergraduates interested in technology and public policy. You’ll spend 5–10 hours a week working with a small team to research a tech policy issue for a state or local government partner. You’ll read, draft, and refine a short policy brief on topics like broadband access, digital accessibility, or AI use in public agencies. You’ll meet your team online once or twice a week and complete the rest of the work independently. There are policy workshops, guest speaker sessions, and community events that introduce you to the technology policy landscape. At the end of the term, you submit a polished brief and receive a small stipend upon completing the program in good standing.
Location: Remote
Stipend: Both paid and academic-credit internships available
Dates: Opportunities offered year-round (spring, summer, fall, winter)
Application Deadline: Varies by internship
Eligibility: Students must be enrolled at least part-time in an academic institution to be eligible for an academic internship with APA
The American Psychological Association (APA) Internships give you a close look at how psychology is used outside clinical settings. You’ll work in an APA office based on your interest, from policy, research, communications, and operations to publishing or education. Daily tasks include research, writing, web projects, and supporting ongoing initiatives. You’ll report to a supervisor who will help you connect theory to real workplace skills. Interns can also join workshops, group discussions, and cross-office projects to learn about careers in psychology. Throughout the term, you’ll meet professionals across APA and build a clearer sense of the job paths available in the field.
Location: Remote! You can work from anywhere in the world
Cost: Varies depending on program type. Full financial aid available
Dates: Multiple cohorts throughout the year, including Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter
Application Deadline: Deadlines vary depending on the cohort. Spring (January), Summer (May), Fall (September), and Winter (November)
Eligibility: Students who can work for 10-20 hours/week for 8-12 weeks. Open to undergraduates and gap year students
Ladder Internships is a selective start-up internship program for ambitious high school students! In the program, you work with a high-growth start-up on an internship. Start-ups that offer internships range across a variety of industries, from tech/deep tech and AI/ML to health tech, marketing, journalism, consulting, and more. Ladder’s start-ups are high-growth companies on average, raising over a million dollars. Interns work closely with their manager at the startup on real-world projects and present their work to the company. The virtual internship is usually 8 weeks long.
One other option—the Lumiere Research Scholar Program
If you’re interested in pursuing independent research, consider applying to one of the Lumiere Research Scholar Programs, selective online high school programs for students founded with researchers at Harvard and Oxford. Last year, we had over 4,000 students apply for 500 spots in the program! You can find the application form here, check out students’ reviews of the program here and here.
Also check out the Lumiere Research Inclusion Foundation, a non-profit research program for talented, low-income students. Last year, we had 150 students on full need-based financial aid!
Stephen is one of the founders of Lumiere and a graduate of Harvard College, where he earned an A.B. in Statistics. He founded Lumiere as a PhD student at Harvard Business School. Lumiere is a selective research program where students work 1-1 with a research mentor to develop an independent research paper.
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