Published: 22 Dec 2025 747 views
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in association with the Oak Ridge Institute (ORISE), offers a 10 week summer program for graduate students at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) to conduct research at a DHS Center. Selected participants will conduct collaborative research in a homeland security science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (HS-STEM) research area. At the end of the program, participants will conduct a team research briefing and submit an eight to ten page summary report on his or her research experience.
Stipend: Stipends starting at $2,000 per week for faculty, $750 per week for undergraduates and $950 per week for graduate students during the 10-week research experience period.
Must be enrolled full time in a graduate program at an eligible Minority Serving Institute. Must be in an HS-STEM discipline related to a Department of Homeland Security research area. Full time on site participation at the DHS Center for the full 10 weeks is required. Have coverage under a health insurance plan before arriving at the appointment site and maintain coverage during the appointment. C.V. Letters of recommendation. Transcripts.
For more details, visit Department of Homeland Security Scholarship Webpage
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