U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) summer research team

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering faculty and students at Minority Serving Institutions an opportunity to participate in a ten-week summer research team experience at university-based DHS Centers of Excellence as part of its DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions. At the end of the summer, faculty participants are encouraged to apply for up to $50,000 in follow-on funding. Details about the program, including eligibility guidelines and application forms, can be found at http://www.orau.gov/dhsfaculty/. Faculty from all science, technology, engineering and math disciplines are encouraged to apply, including faculty in agricultural sciences, biological/life sciences, computer and information sciences, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, psychology, and social sciences.

Application deadline: February 1, 2011