DHS Summer Research Team for MSIs

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Summer Research Team (SRT) Program for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) is now accepting applications from faculty at Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) interested in participating in a summer research team experience. 

Selected Faculty will be invited to submit a Team Application including a Research Project Proposal developed in collaboration with a DHS Center researcher and applications from one or two qualified students.

The program seeks to increase and enhance the scientific leadership at MSIs in research areas that support the mission and goals of DHS. This program provides faculty and student research teams with the opportunity to conduct research at the university-based DHS Centers of Excellence (DHS Centers).

At the end of the ten-week appointment, faculty collaborate with center to apply for up to $100,000 in follow-on funding to continue research during the 2024-2025 academic year at the faculty’s home academic institution.

For interested applicants, please visit this page for more information on how to apply, program information, and qualifications. Faculty members must submit a Faculty Application and Curriculum Vitae (CV) by December 29, 2023, 11:59 PM EST.

By Ron VanDon
Ron VanDon Career Advising Specialist