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.