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Program

Department of Homeland Security HS-STEM Summer Internships

Organization

Department of Homeland Security / ORAU /ORISE

Opportunity Type

Internship

About the Program

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) Disciplines. The program provides students with quality research experiences at federal research facilities located across the country and allows students the opportunity to establish connections with DHS professionals. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students in a broad spectrum of HS-STEM Disciplines and DHS mission-relevant Research Areas. The ultimate goal of the program is to engage a diverse, educated and skilled pool of scientists and engineers in HS-STEM areas and to promote long-term relationships between students, researchers, DHS and research facilities to enhance the HS-STEM workforce. The DHS Education Program is managed by ORAU through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) under an agreement between DHS and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). ORAU manages the application and review process, notification and implementation of the program. DHS reserves the right to make no awards or to cancel this program. DHS assumes no liability for canceling the HS-STEM Summer Internship Program or for anyone’s failure to receive actual notification of cancellation.

Program Location

Various Locations , CA, CT, DC, ID, IL, MD, MS, NJ, TN, VA, WA

Program Start

May 12, 2023

Program End Date

September 05, 2023

Application Deadline

December 22, 2023

Application Website

www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/

Program Benefits

Paid?
Yes
Pay Rate
$600/week (undergrads); $700/week (grad students)
Payment Method
Benefits
  • Travel to/from program location
Additional Benefits

Limited travel reimbursement (see Frequently Asked Questions for more information)

Requirements

Description

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 5, 2015 Cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale as of Spring/Summer 2014 (see Supporting Documents for more information) Majoring in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field with interest in homeland security research as described in the DHS Research Areas 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 2014 and planning to be enrolled as an undergraduate student at a 4-year U.S. accredited college or university for Fall 2015 (see Supporting Documents for more information.) Full-time enrollment as a senior undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited 4-year college or university during Fall of 2014 and planning to be enrolled as a graduate student at a 4-year U.S. accredited college or university for Fall 2015 (see Supporting Documents for more information.) Full-time enrollment as a graduate student at a U.S. accredited college or university during Fall of 2014 and planning to be enrolled as a graduate student for Fall 2015 (see Supporting Documents for more information.) Additional Information: For students enrolled at a 2-year institution during Fall of 2014: Internship assignment is contingent on the student providing proof of application to a 4-year institution by March 2, 2015. For seniors planning to graduate by May 2015: Internship assignment is contingent on the student providing proof of application to an accredited graduate institution by March 2, 2015. Graduate students graduating prior to the expected internship start date are not eligible to participate. Previous participants may apply for a second summer if they meet the conditions listed above.

Applicants selected to receive a DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship appointment must agree to the following: Full-time commitment: Participants commit to full-time participation for ten consecutive weeks at the assigned Hosting Site between the months of May and August. Health insurance: Participants are required to have health insurance coverage during the internship period and to provide proof of this coverage prior to the start of the internship. Citizenship: Participants must provide evidence of citizenship (such as a photocopy of a U.S. passport, birth certificate, Certificate of U.S. Naturalization or Certificate of U.S. Citizenship) at the time appointment is accepted. Poster session or oral presentation: Participants are expected to present their summer projects to the scientific community at the assigned Hosting Site. Written report and Feedback Form: Participants are required to write an eight to ten page paper about the internship experience and complete an online feedback form to help assess the effectiveness of the program. Policies/regulations of the Hosting Site: Participants must adhere to the existing policies, regulations and procedures of the Hosting Site and obtain facility access as required.

Open to residents of:
National - All 50 States
Open to students attending school in:
National - All 50 States
Degree Programs
  • Associate Degree (A.A./A.S.)
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.)
Eligible Majors
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Technology
  • Minimum GPA
    3.3
    Minimum Age

    18

    Year in School
    • Community College to Undergraduate Transfer Student
    • College Sophomore
    • College Junior
    • College Senior
    Academic Requirements

    Majoring in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field with interest in homeland security research as described in the DHS Research Areas 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 2014 and planning to be enrolled as an undergraduate student at a 4-year U.S. accredited college or university for Fall 2015 (see Supporting Documents for more information.) Full-time enrollment as a senior undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited 4-year college or university during Fall of 2014 and planning to be enrolled as a graduate student at a 4-year U.S. accredited college or university for Fall 2015 (see Supporting Documents for more information.) Full-time enrollment as a graduate student at a U.S. accredited college or university during Fall of 2014 and planning to be enrolled as a graduate student for Fall 2015 (see Supporting Documents for more information.)

    Enrollment Status
    • Full time
    Citizenship
    • U.S. Citizens
    Other Details
    • Merit-based
    • Needs-based
    Keywords
    security, STEM, engineering, research
    Contact

    DHSed@orau.org

    Organization Website

    www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/

    Organization Address

    100 ORAU Way
    Oak Ridge, TN 37831

    Organization Phone
    (865) 576-7567
    Last Modified Date
    April 16, 2015
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