US NAVAL RESEARCH LAB INTERNSHIP! Read about this for Next YEAR --- Now is the time to secure summer internships (Fall prior is even better!)

Apply Today for a Meaningful, Immersive Summer Internship with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Are you an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a science, mathematics or engineering discipline? You may be eligible for a 10-week summer internship working with world-renowned scientists and engineers on meaningful research projects at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) in Washington, D.C. The Department of Navy HBCU/MI Internship Program is a great opportunity to participate in state-of-the-art research relevant to the Department of Defense, the Department of Navy and the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). Applications are now being accepted until December 17, 2021. Click the Learn More button below to for details about the eligibility requirements, benefits and program dates, and to access the application. Develop Your Scientific Research Skills in an Immersive Program Sponsored by the Department of Navy and supported by The Washington Center, this immersive program provides the opportunity for you to develop your scientific research skills and build your resume, You'll acquire the necessary tools to deliver effective oral presentations, prepare technical reports and get networking tips. Receive a Generous Stipend for the 10-week Program The Dept. of Navy HBCU/MI Internship Program provides a stipend of $8,500 for undergraduate students and $10,900 for graduate students. Since 2020, this internship has been offered virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When the internship program returns to in-person, the program will provide round-trip airfare and housing at a reduced rate. Selected students will be notified when the Dept. of Navy makes the final decision for the summer 2022 virtual or in-person status. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible for the Dept. of Navy HBCU/MI Internship Program, you must be Be a U.S. Citizen. Dual citizens (those holding citizenship with more than one country) are not eligible for the program. Be currently enrolled at a Historically Black College or University, Minority Serving Institution or Tribal College or University. Maintain a 3.0+ cumulative GPA. Be Fluent in English (spoken and written). Have at least one year of undergraduate education in science, engineering or mathematics. Preference is given to students pursuing careers in science, engineering and mathematics disciplines. Prior laboratory experience is desirable. Research Opportunities Research opportunities in this internship program include (but are not limited to): Graphical User Interface-Robotics Engineering Microbattery and Miniature Power Source Designs Protein Engineering and Therapeutic Enzyme Development Image Processing and Data Interface Microstructural Studies of Advanced Steels Nanoparticle Characterization and Synthesis Structural Biology and X-ray crystallography Molecular Engineering of Bioconstructs for Chemical and Biotoxin Detection Microbiotics: Engineering and Design Meta-Proteomics and Mass Spectral-Based Proteome Profiling Additive Manufacturing Novel Materials Joining Processes Micro- and Nanofabrication Surface Design of Materials Computational Design and Characterization of Materials Engineering and Device Fabrication for Explosives Detection Nanocrystalline Magnetic Materials for Power Electronics Electrochemical Reduction Pathways of Nitroenergetics Laser Processing of Biomaterials Solar Energy Harvesting Organic/Inorganic Molecular Imprinting Surface Plasmon Resonance Analysis Quantum Materials Solar radio astronomy Design and fabrication of III-V semiconductor-based optoelectronics Infrared detection and imaging Electromicrobiology - molecular and synthetic biology to investigate and develop electrical capabilities in living bacteria Questions? Send us an email at nrl@twc.edu.

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