Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering PROPEL Program 2026 (Fully Funded)

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About Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering PROPEL Program

The PROPEL program is an immersive research experience, mentorship, graduate school preparation, professional development and collaborative opportunities to ignite their passion for cutting edge engineering research. Students from under resourced backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply, as are those from academic institutions with limited research opportunities in STEM. 

• School: Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering

Benefits of Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering PROPEL Program

• Participants in PROPEL receive housing, a competitive stipend, meal plan and round-trip travel to Baltimore.
• All students will be housed on campus with easy access to shopping, food and public transportation.

Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering PROPEL Program Requirements

• Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited public or private college or university in the United States, or its territories as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or better
• Have completed at least two semesters and have at least one semester remaining of their undergraduate education by the start of the summer program (rising juniors and rising seniors will be given priority) 
• Have a genuine interest in pursuing a PhD in engineering 
• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
• International students with an F-1 Visa who are already living in the United States and studying at a U.S. university are also eligible to apply

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old

Application Date and Process

1. Complete Interfolio Application 

2. Research Statement – One page – include research interests, prior research experience and how this program aligns with your future goals.  Review departmental websites and identify 2-3 faculty whose research aligns with your research interests.

3. Leadership Statement – One page to describe your academic, leadership or service engagement that advances inclusive excellence or helps to reduce social, educational, or economic disparities.

4. Resume or CV

5. One Letter of Recommendation – The letter must be from an individual that can speak to the applicants academic and research experience (faculty member, research mentor/supervisor, etc.)

6. Unofficial Transcripts – Include all semesters to date.

Application Deadline

03 February, 2026

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