Summer Scholars Internship Program

Welcome to the National Science Foundation’s Summer Scholars Internship Program Web site!  This web site will serve as a source of information for you throughout your internship experience this summer. Remember to check back often for updates on events and other information that may be helpful to you.

Click on the links to the left where you will find information on your internship activity requirements, a calendar of events, fun things to see and do in Washington D.C, and more!

Overview
The mission of NSF's Summer Scholars Internship Program (SSIP) is to develop undergraduate and graduate student potential through exposure to relevant science and engineering policy, research and education issues and programs; and to encourage students to earn graduate degrees and pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

ABOUT NSF

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950
The Foundation's mission is to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense. NSF does this by investing in the best ideas from the most capable people, determined by competitive merit review. Each year, NSF receives about 30,000 proposals for research and education projects and funds about one-third of them. As an intern, you will play a role in this process.
“NSF's job is to determine where the frontiers are, identify the leading U.S. pioneers in these fields and provide money and equipment to help them continue.”

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR

The Office of the Director houses the Foundation's top leadership, and oversees all Foundation activities from the development of policy priorities to the establishment of administrative and management guidelines, including long-range planning. The positions of Director and Deputy Director are appointed by the President and confirmed by the US Senate. NSF's statutory authority establishes a six-year term for the Director.

OTHER NSF INFORMATION

The following are some useful links to web pages where you can find more helpful information pertaining to the NSF.

• Staff Directory- Information on employees’ extensions, office locations and departmental affiliations.
• A phone directory is also available on the WinStation tool bar under “Docs”

YOUR NSF CONTACT PERSON

Sherrie Blevins Green is the NSF Internship coordinator and is available to discuss any and all aspects of the program with you.  Her office is located in Room 1270, in the Office of Integrative Activities (OIA).