The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) streamlines access to the expertise of the nation's colleges and universities to address pressing homeland security needs.

HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas.

Students must demonstrate interest in research and development of innovative, next-generation homeland security solutions with potential for broad impact that align with the DHS mission to safeguard the American people, our homeland, and our values.

The purpose of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Summer Research Team (SRT) Program is to increase and enhance the scientific leadership at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) in research areas that support the mission and goals of DHS.

Documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system.

The Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) Program allows university faculty and teams of students to conduct cutting-edge research that supports the mission and goals of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Stipend: Undergraduate students receive $750 per week and graduate students will receive $950 per week.; Travel: Travel reimbursement for inbound and outbound expenses up to a total $1,000 for participants who live more than fifty miles, one-way, from the assigned hosting site.; Housing Allowance: A housing allowance of $400/week is provided to …

Before contacting DHS Education Programs with questions, please review the information in the programs' web pages, including the Frequently Asked Questions pages.

The Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions allows university faculty and teams of students to conduct cutting-edge research that supports the mission and goals of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

HS-POWER is open to students majoring in a broad spectrum of homeland security related science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines as well as DHS mission-relevant research areas.