DHS Education Programs

Welcome to the DHS Education Programs web portal. This site provides summary information on education programs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate, Office of University Programs. If have you have questions contact us at dhsed@orau.org.

Now Open 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. 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.

Now Open 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 will have the opportunity to conduct research in DHS mission-relevant areas at various federal research facilities. Participants receive a stipend of $500 each week plus transportation expenses to/from their internship location.

Now Open The DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions provides research opportunities to increase and enhance the scientific leadership at Minority Serving Institutions in research areas that support the mission and goals of DHS. The program supports research teams composed of a faculty member and up to two students (undergraduate or graduate level) for a 10-week summer internship doing research at a DHS Center of Excellence. The award includes a stipend plus transportation expenses to/from the 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. Most importantly, the research opportunity promotes 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.

DHS Workshops for Minority Serving Institutions--Awareness, Access, and Opportunity provide information on ways in which minority serving institutions can take advantage of the research, education, and funding opportunities available through the DHS Directorate for Science and Technology.