Now accepting applications for
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
DHS Summer Research Team for Minority Serving Institutions
Application deadline: December 15, 2014
*U.S. Citizenship is required.
*Previous program participants may apply.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sponsors a 10-week summer internship program. This program offers the opportunity to enhance the scientific leadership at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in research areas that support the mission and goals of DHS. Faculty, along with undergraduate and graduate students, will engage in research that provides opportunities to help advance the DHS Areas of Research and strengthen the talent pool of scientists and engineers. Selected participants will conduct collaborative research of mutual interest to the Team, the DHS Centers of Excellence and DHS.
- Faculty receives a $1,200 weekly stipend.
- Graduate students receive a $700 weekly stipend.
- Undergraduate students receive a $600 weekly stipend.
- All participants may be eligible to receive housing and travel allowances.
10-week research experiences are offered at the university-based DHS Centers of Excellence (DHS Centers).
Areas of research:
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biological / Life Sciences
- Environmental Science
- Emergency and Incident Management
- Social Sciences, and more.
Additional information regarding DHS Areas of Research may be found on the program website.
Detailed information about the program can be found at: http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/faculty/index.html
An informational brochure is located at: http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/faculty/files/DHSSRTFlier2015.jpg
Previous participants’ testimonials can be found at: http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/faculty/stories-srt.html
DHS has partnered with the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) to manage the program. For questions please email us at [email protected].
