Investing in the Future with HS-POWER Interns
Celebrating 100 talented students and their mentors who are making a positive impact across DHS.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Office of University Programs (OUP) streamlines access to the expertise of the nation’s colleges and universities by providing innovative research, development and education to address pressing homeland security needs. View the OUP fact sheet to learn more.
Centers of Excellence
OUP Harnesses the Intellectual Power of America's Universities
The Centers of Excellence engage experts within multidisciplinary academic consortia to conduct groundbreaking research on threats facing the homeland.
Career Development

OUP offers a number of opportunities for engagement, including internships and fellowships for undergraduate and graduate students and fellowships for graduate students and early faculty.
DHS Centers of Excellence issue requests for information and calls for proposals on topics of importance to the homeland security mission. Continue to visit S&T's Funding and Partnership Opportunities page to view current announcements and OUP's Career Development page.
News & Events
- Blog: Cybersecurity Is a Top Priority and a Collective Effort
- Blog: Celebrating a Summer of STEM
- Video: ADAC-ARCTIC, DHS Center of Excellence in the Arctic
- News Release: DHS S&T to Award $46M Funding to The University of Alaska Anchorage to Launch the ADAC-ARCTIC Center of Excellence for Homeland Security in the Arctic