The Office of University Programs (OUP) supports efforts to develop the workforce through initiatives that cultivate the current and future homeland security science and engineering workforce.
Students supported through these programs may become the next generation of homeland security leaders by developing and supporting knowledge, interests, and skills required to succeed academically in homeland security-related activities.
OUP supports the current homeland security workforce through professional and educational development programs, ensuring the workforce is mission-ready. These programs collectively help ensure a steady stream of homeland security science, technology, engineering, and math professionals to meet current and future homeland security challenges.
Funding for Students
Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research Program (HS-POWER)
Every June, S&T welcomes students from across the U.S. and its territories to the Homeland Security Professional Opportunities for Student Workforce to Experience Research (HS-POWER) internship program.
Sponsored by OUP, HS-POWER is a 10-week, paid, internship program geared toward undergraduate and graduate students in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields and political and social sciences.
Recent Placements Across DHS:
- Customs and Border Patrol
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
- DHS Office of Strategy, Policy and Plans
- Federal Emergency Management Agency
- Homeland Security Investigations
- Transportation Security Administration
- U.S. Coast Guard.
Application times are between September – December
View the HS-POWER Fact Sheet for more information.
Contact: HSPOWER@hq.dhs.gov
Funding for Faculty & Student Teams
Summer Research Team Program (SRT)
The Summer Research Team Program (SRT) provides grants to faculty and students.
Funding is awarded for research relevant to the Homeland Security Enterprise (HSE).
SRT pairs recipients with a Center of Excellence sponsor to learn techniques, build capacity and connect with organizations that support homeland security mission areas.
Scientific Leadership Award Program (SLA)
The DHS Scientific Leadership Award Program (SLA) increases and enhances the scientific leadership at Minority Serving Institutions (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 university-based DHS Centers of Excellence.
These awards support the development of enduring educational and research capabilities within the MSI communities. SLA recipients are provided a COE mentor to steer their research effort, they have ability to build connections across the COE Consortium, including MSIs tied to COEs.
Throughout the year, many of our partners and programs issue requests for information and calls for proposals on topics of importance to the Homeland Security mission. Visit S&T's Funding and Partnership Opportunities page to view current announcements.
Follow @DHSSciTech on social media platforms to learn more about funding opportunities.