National HS-STEM Summer Internship Program

Opportunity Description:


The National HS-STEM Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work with homeland security professionals and researchers for up to ten weeks during the summer. Participants are provided a stipend and conduct research in DHS mission-relevant research areas at federal research facilities.

Stipend of $600 per week for undergraduates and $700 per week for graduate students during the 10-week internship period and transportation expenses for one round trip between the student’s current or home address and the assigned federal research facility (with some limitations).

Minimum Qualifications and/or Eligibility Requirements: 

  • Be a U.S. citizen
  • Be at least 18 years of age at the start of the internship period
  • Be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate or graduate student at a U.S. accredited college or university as of the application deadline
  • Have a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale averaged over all U.S. postsecondary institutions
  • Be majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field with interest in the Department’s research areas
  • Be pursuing long-term career goals aligned with the DHS mission and objectives
  • Be available to participate for ten consecutive weeks full-time during the summer
  • Detailed information and eligibility requirements available at the DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program page.

Application Process: 

Follow instructions at the HS-STEM Summer Internship page.

For more information on the National HS-STEM Summer Internship Program, please email dhsed@orau.org with "HS-STEM Summer Internship" in the subject line.

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