DoD HBCU/MI Summer Research Internship Program

The DoD HBCU/MI Summer Research Internship Program is an annual program that offers a unique research opportunity for current students and recent graduates from STEM and DoD-relevant disciplines at HBCUs and MIs. By providing a vital link between academic learning and practical application, the program aims to cultivate a diverse pool of minority scientists and engineers who may pursue careers within the DoD. During the internship, participants gain hands-on experience at DoD facilities at the forefront of innovation and can apply this knowledge to further their educational and professional aspirations.

The DoD’s mission is dependent on a STEM workforce tasked with advancing emerging technologies and shaping the future of national defense capabilities. The HBCU/MI Summer Research Internship Program reinforces the DoD’s scientific and technological prowess by engaging with the next generation of STEM talent through immersive summer internships. Moreover, the program provides a platform for interns to present their research at symposiums attended by DoD scientists and engineers.

The DoD HBCU/MI Summer Research Internship Program inspires interest in STEM and DoD-relevant education and careers while advancing the DoD’s commitment to developing a diverse, motivated, and highly skilled civilian workforce. Participants engage in research directly relevant to the defense mission under the mentorship of DoD scientists and engineers, conducted in-person at DoD facilities nationwide.

The Department of Defense (DoD) Historically Black Colleges & Universities and Minority Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Summer Research Internship Program is supported by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD[R&E]).

Participants conduct research relevant to the defense mission under the supervision of DoD scientists and engineers in DoD facilities across the nation.

Eligibility Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship (no dual citizenship)
• Current enrollment in a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) or Minority Institution (MI)
• Major in a STEM or DoD-relevant academic discipline
• 18 years or older at the time of application
• Full-time student or recent graduate (December 2024 or later)
• GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• Possession of a Federal ID, such as a REAL ID* or a valid U.S. Passport
• Successful completion of a background investigation

*To learn more about what a “Real ID” is, please visit the DHS website: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/real-id-faqs

Please apply via https://www.dodhbcumiinternship.com/.

All questions should be submitted via internsupport@dodhbcumiinternship.com or by calling 866-751-3402.