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 Science and Technology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program provides postdoctoral scientists and engineers of
unusual promise and ability opportunities for research on problems compatible with the research interests and mission
of DHS. The awards provide opportunities that enable Fellows to increase their proficiency in conducting research and
advance the DHS research programs of the hosting facilities. Most importantly, the research opportunity will promote
long-term collaborative relationships between DHS Postdoctoral Fellows, DHS laboratories, DHS Centers of Excellence,
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories, and other federal research facilities. Annual stipends are
equivalent to the Federal GS-12 Step 1 with locality pay. Other benefits such as health insurance and travel
reimbursement are also included.