The Department of Homeland Security offers ten-week summer research internship opportunities in a variety of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Various hosting sites and project topics are available across the country. Students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA and must provide proof of US Citizenship to apply. Please visit the following link for more details about the program, benefits, hosting sites, and application information:
http://www.orau.gov/dhseducation/internships/index.html
The deadline to apply for summer 2014 internships is January 6, 2014.
For general questions, contact Stephanie O’Leary in the Honors College at soleary@uic.edu. For specific questions about the program, projects, or hosting sites, please contact the designated internship coordinator for the hosting site of interest as listed on the website above.