Public-Private Analytic Exchange Program Application Information

2025 AEP Application Window is Open!

Deadline is Friday, November 8! 

You can learn more about the application requirements below. 

The Department of Homeland Security and Office of the Director of National Intelligence invite analysts who are U.S. citizens to apply for the Public-Private Analytic Exchange Program (AEP). Applicants from all government and private sector entities are encouraged to apply but should have an interest and/or demonstrated expertise in at least one of the topics. Applicants are welcome to express interest in up to three of the topics, but each selected program participant will only be assigned to one team.

The 2025 AEP program team topics are:

• Evolving Domestic Threats to Data Center Infrastructure
• Quantum Technology for Homeland Security
• Security Implications of Large-Scale Displacement
• Strategies to Track and Address Precursor Chemicals in Illicit Drug Manufacturing
• The Dangers of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• The Role of Cyber Attacks in Modern Conflicts

Application

The AEP Application Packet consists of three items – an application, resume, and supervisor endorsement.

1. Complete the 2025 AEP Application.
2. Submit your resume or CV in pdf format to aepsubmissions@hq.dhs.gov with the subject line: "Last Name, First Name 2025 AEP Application RESUME" (example: Doe, John 2025 AEP Application RESUME)
3. Ensure your supervisor completes the Supervisor Endorsement Form.

Please note that all three items (application, resume, and supervisor endorsement) are required by the deadline in order for your application to be considered complete.

Additional Application Information

Please note that by applying you are agreeing/validating:

1. To provide verification of your U.S. citizenship.
2. That your employer supports your participation in the program. If your employment status changes during the program, you must notify the program.
3. That you will make every effort to attend, in-person, the program Kick-off (around late January or early February in the national capital region) and Concluding Summit (around late August or early September in the national capital region). You or your employer will be responsible for the expenses of this travel engagement.
4. That you will make every effort to participate in a research trip should your team decide to conduct research.
5. That the United States Government is under no obligation to fund your travel for program activities, however limited funds are available for the research trips.

Please contact AEP@hq.dhs.gov for additional information.

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