Summer 2022 Internship with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

 Summer 2022 Internship with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

The Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program is offering undergraduate and graduate students hands-on experiences with federal facilities and other HS-STEM focused international partners in both Washington, D.C, and Ottawa, Canada. 

The HS-Power Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate Office of University Programs is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas. You will gain a competitive edge as you apply your education, talent and skills in a variety of settings within the DHS enterprise. You will also establish connections with DHS professionals that facilitate long-term relationships between yourself, researchers, DHS personnel and research facilities.

How to Apply: https://zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/DHS-POWER-2022-International

Application Deadline: 1/31/2022 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time Zone

Benefits

• Stipend: Undergraduate students receive of $600 per week and graduate students will receive $700 per week.
• Travel: Travel reimbursement for inbound and outbound expenses for participants to travel to Washington, DC and Ottawa, Canada                                 
• Housing Allowance: reimbursement for housing expenses and assistance with housing arrangements will be provided.

Appointment Details

Appointments will be for 10 consecutive weeks. The following schedule is an approximation of the timeframe

• 1-2 weeks in Washington, D.C, with DHS and ORISE personnel as an orientation to the project.
• 7 weeks in Ottawa, Canada with DHS personnel assigned to locations in Ottawa.
• 1 week final debrief and final project presentation in Washington, D.C.

Interns will be assigned to research projects and/or other technical activities under the guidance of a mentor. An appointment involves a full-time commitment based on 40 hours per week. HS-POWER participants are required to have health insurance coverage during the appointment period and to provide proof of this coverage prior to the start of the appointment.

Research Areas: https://www.dhs.gov/strategic-planning 

• Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security Threats
• Secure U.S. Borders and Approaches
• Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure
• Preserve and Uphold the Nation's Prosperity and Economic Security
• Strengthen Preparedness and Resilience
• Champion the DHS Workforce and Strengthen the Department

Qualifications

In order to be considered, applicants must meet each of the following criteria:

• Be a United States (U.S.) citizen as of the application deadline. Evidence of U.S. citizenship must be submitted to ORISE at the time appointment is accepted.
• Have a US Passport by May 31, 2022. Please note that the process of obtaining a passport can take up to 10 weeks. Interested students are strongly encouraged to begin the passport application process immediately.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale as of Fall 2021.
• Be majoring in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) field (inclusive of the social sciences) with interest in homeland security research as described in the DHS Research Areas.
• Be interested in pursuing long-term career goals aligned with the DHS mission and objectives.
• Have the ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance to access hosting facility.