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. At the end of the summer, faculty participants are encouraged to apply for up to $50,000 in follow-on funding to continue the research collaboration at their home academic institutions during the following academic year. Faculty from all science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines are encouraged to apply. This includes faculty in agricultural sciences, biological and life sciences, computer and information sciences, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, psychology, and social sciences.  For details about the program, including eligibility guidelines and application forms, click here.  

The program provides early career faculty with research and funding opportunities that can be advantageous when applying for tenure. The program also provides later career faculty with opportunities to apply their well-developed skill sets to homeland security research problems of vital interest to the nation. 

Past faculty and student participants have enjoyed the summer research experience, conducted meaningful research, and made new professional connections. Many of these connections have led to fruitful and ongoing research collaborations and additional funding opportunities. 

The program is a terrific opportunity for faculty and students alike. If you know of anyone interested in applying to the program, please ask the potential applicant to contact the program as soon as possible. Please note the upcoming faculty application deadline of January 7, 2013.