Deadline: January 5, 2012 ELIGIBILITY United States citizenship as of the application deadline At least 18 years of age at the start of the internship period As of the application deadline, full-time enrollment as an undergraduate student at a U.S. accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university By fall 2012, full-time enrollment as a junior or senior at a 4-year U.S. accredited college or university.For students currently enrolled at a 2-year institution: Internship assignment is contingent on the student providing proof of acceptance at a 4-year institution before the start of the internship. Cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher on a 4.00 scale, as demonstrated in the most current transcript, which must include Fall 2011 grades. Majoring in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field with interest in homeland security research as described in the DHS Research Areas Pursuing long-term career goals aligned with the DHS mission and objectives Available to participate for 10 consecutive weeks full-time during the summer of 2012 Coverage under a health insurance plan before arriving at the assigned hosting site and maintenance of coverage during the internship period Previous participants may apply for a second summer if they meet the conditions listed above. http://www.orau.gov/dhsinternships/ For other opportunities see: http://scholarships.fatomei.com/summer-research-internships.html ------------- Program Overview PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sponsors a 10-week summer internship program for rising juniors and seniors majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines. The DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program provides students with the opportunity to conduct research in DHS mission-relevant research areas at federal research facilities located across the country. The goal of this program is to engage a diverse, educated, and skilled pool of scientists and engineers in HS-STEM issues and to promote long-term relationships between student researchers, the DHS Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, and federal research facilities to enhance the HS-STEM workforce. DHS has partnered with Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) to manage the application and review process, notification, and implementation of the program. The DHS Science and Technology Directorate reviews applications and makes the final award selections. AWARD Stipend of $500 each week ($5,000 for 10 weeks) payable every two weeks Transportation expenses for one round trip between the student’s current or home address and the assigned federal research facility, with some limitations