Homeland Security TSL Summer 2025 Internship
Organization
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Reference Code
DHS-TSL-Summer-2025
Application Deadline
1/16/2025, 5:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Description
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL) Visiting Scientist Program is offering 10-week summer internships for undergraduate and graduate students.
Why should I apply?
This internship provides the opportunity to independently utilize your skills and engage with experts to move the proposed research forward. As a participant, you will:
- Receive hands-on experience and individualized research opportunities while networking with top scientists and researchers.
- Access a one-of-a-kind federal research laboratory and state-of-the-art instrumentation.
- Increase your marketability by enhancing your academic and professional preparation.
Location
The internship will take place at the TSL, located at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City, NJ.
Provisions
Stipend based on academic status:
- Undergraduate student: $1,100 per week
- Master's degree student: $1,300 per week
- Doctoral degree student: $1,450 per week
You may receive a Housing Allowance and dislocation allowance if your permanent address is at least 50 miles from the hosting facility.
Security Clearance
You must have or be eligible to obtain and maintain DHS suitability for the duration of your appointment.
Appointment Details
- Duration: 10 consecutive weeks, May–September 2025 (considerations for class schedules, housing, and lab schedules).
- Appointment: 40 hours per week, on-site.
- Health Insurance: Interns must have coverage during the appointment period and provide proof prior to the start date.
Learn more about the DHS TSL Visiting Scientist Program at: https://orise.orau.gov/tsl/.
Administrative Notes
You will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment. Compliance with Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility is required.
About the Transportation Security Laboratory
The TSL is a DHS Federal Laboratory located at the William J. Hughes Technical Center in Atlantic City International Airport, NJ. As part of the Science and Technology Directorate, TSL’s core mission is to enhance homeland security by developing and validating solutions to detect and mitigate the threat of improvised explosive devices, with a focus on protecting the nation's civilian air transportation systems. TSL’s staff includes physicists, chemists, engineers, and mathematicians recognized internationally for their expertise in advancing explosives detection technology from conception to deployment.
For additional information about the TSL, visit: https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/transportation-security-laboratory.
Qualifications
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen (dual citizens are ineligible).
- Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
- Meet one of the following academic conditions:
- Undergraduate: Enrolled full-time at a U.S. accredited college or university in physics, chemistry, mechanical or electrical engineering, mathematics, or similar.
- Graduate: Enrolled full-time in a relevant field at a U.S. accredited institution.
Applicants near the Atlantic City International Airport area are encouraged to apply.
Application Components
- Zintellect profile
- Essay Questions (goals, experiences, skills relevant to the program)
- Resume/CV (academic history, employment history, experiences, publication list)
- Academic Records (unofficial transcripts are accepted)
- Recommendation (one required, submitted through Zintellect by 1/24/2025, 11:59 PM EST)
All documents must be in English, and personal information (e.g., social security numbers) should be redacted before uploading.
For questions, email DHSed@orau.org.
Eligibility Requirements
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
- Degree: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree
- Disciplines: Chemistry, Materials Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics
- Age: Must be 18 years old by 1/16/2025