The
DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program is intended for students interested in pursuing the basic science and
technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS Mission. This education program will ensure a talented
science and technology community to achieve the DHS mission and objectives. The program supports students at the
undergraduate and graduate levels. The award includes full tuition and fees and a monthly stipend plus a 10-week
summer internship doing research in a DHS-related area.
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 an educated and skilled pool of scientists and engineers to address HS-STEM issues.
Participants receive a stipend of $500 each week plus transportation expenses to/from their internship location.
The
DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions provides research opportunities
to increase and enhance the scientific leadership at Minority Serving Institutions
in research areas that support the mission and goals of DHS. In addition, the Program is designed to engage early career
faculty, along with undergraduate and graduate students, in research that will provide them opportunities to understand
the mission and research needs of DHS and advance research areas of importance to DHS, while strengthening the talent pool
of scientists and engineers. The program supports research teams composed of a faculty member and up to two students
(undergraduate or graduate level) for a 12-week summer internship doing research at a DHS Center of Excellence. The
award includes a stipend plus transportation expenses to/from the internship location.