Now accepting applications for
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
2016 HS-STEM Summer Internships
Undergraduate students receive a $6,000 stipend plus travel expenses.
Graduate students receive a $7,000 stipend plus travel expenses.
10-week research experiences are offered at: Coast Guard Research and Development Center ● Homeland Security Studies and Analysis Institute ● Customs and Borders Protection ● Engineer Research and Development Center ● Federal Emergency Management Agency ● National Security Technologies ● National Urban Security Technology Laboratory ● Naval Research Laboratory ● Transportation Security Laboratory ● DOE National Laboratories: Argonne, Berkeley, Livermore, Los Alamos, Oak Ridge, Pacific Northwest, and Sandia
Areas of research: Engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological / life sciences, environmental science, emergency and incident management, social sciences, and more.
U.S. citizenship required
Application deadline: December 16, 2015, 11:59PM EST
How to Apply: Applications and supporting materials must be submitted at
https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/1468
Program Information: Detailed information about the internships can be found at
http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/
Eligibility
Only students meeting the following conditions will be considered:
· United States (U.S.) citizenship as of the application deadline. (Evidence of U.S. citizenship must be submitted to ORISE at the time appointment is accepted; see Frequently Asked Questions for more information.)
· At least 18 years of age by May 2, 2016
· Cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale as of Spring/Summer 2015. GPA will be verified at the time appointment is accepted. (See Frequently Asked Questions for more information about documentation required for GPA verification.)
· Majoring in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field with interest in homeland security research as described in the DHS Research Areas. Graduate students pursuing DVM, MD, JD degrees are ineligible.
· Pursuing long-term career goals aligned with the DHS mission and objectives
· Meet one of the following conditions:
· Full-time enrollment as a sophomore or junior undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university during Fall of 2015 and planning to be enrolled as an undergraduate student at a 4-year U.S. accredited college or university for Fall 2016.
· Full-time enrollment as a senior undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited 4-year college or university during Fall of 2015 and planning to be enrolled as a graduate student at a 4-year U.S. accredited college or university for Fall 2016.
· Full-time enrollment as a graduate student at a U.S. accredited college or university during Fall of 2015 and planning to be enrolled as a graduate student for Fall 2016.