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 interested in participating in a summer research team experience. Selected faculty members 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.
Applications are accepted here.
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 10-week appointment, faculty collaborate with center to apply for up to $100,000 in follow-on funding to continue research during the 2024-25 academic year at the faculty’s home academic institution!
Participant Benefits:
- Stipends starting at $2,000 per week for faculty, $750 per week for undergraduates and $950 per week for graduate students during the 10-week research experience period
- Housing Allowance $400 per week
- Limited Travel Reimbursement
- Follow-on funding of up to $100,000 to continue research during the 2024-25 academic year
For detailed program information and application resources, visit: https://orise.orau.gov/dhseducation/srt/default.html or see the flyer below.
