Description:   The DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program provides a 10-week summer research experience for undergraduate students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. Students who demonstrate long-term goals aligned with the mission and objectives of the Department will have the opportunity to conduct research in DHS mission-relevant areas at various federal research facilities. The goal of this program is to prepare a diverse, highly talented, educated, and skilled pool of scientists and engineers to address HS-STEM issues. For full program details and application materials go to DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program.

Discipline(s):   life, health, and medical sciences; mathematics; computer science; physical sciences; earth, environmental, and marine sciences; social and behavioral sciences; engineering;

Additional Discipline Information: homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Eligibility:  U.S. Citizens Only. Summer Internships are intended for students that are rising juniors and seniors. For full eligibility conditions go to DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program.

Location(s):   Various locations across U. S.

Duration:   Summer Term

Additional Duration Information: Internships are for 10 consecutive weeks during the summer, 40 hours per week required

Frequency:  annually each fall

Awards made:  approximately 100 awards each summer

Deadline(s):  see DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program for complete deadline information.

Benefits:  Participants will receive a stipend of $500 each week (or $5000 for 10 weeks). Transportation expenses for one round trip between your current address and the assigned federal research facility, with some limitations, will be covered.

Funding source(s):  U.S. Department of Homeland Security through an interagency agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy.

How to apply:  see DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program.

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