Summer 2015 START Internships

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) is currently accepting applications for the Summer 2015 internship program. START offers unpaid internships year round on a variety of our research projects and teams. During the course of their internship, participants are exposed to the most up-to-date theories, methods and information related to the study of terrorism. They are versed in critical questions being tackled by homeland security practitioners, policy makers and researchers, and they are mentored in a professional environment geared toward student success. The program is designed to prepare the next generation of homeland security scholars and practitioners through real-world research experience.

START’s internship program is open to undergraduate and graduate students (as well as some recent graduates) in any related discipline from any institution. We are looking for interns with a wide array of skills and majors (including but not limited to: Criminology, Communications, Government, International Relations, Public Policy, History, GIS, Geography, Economics, English, Mathematics, Psychology, Languages and Statistics). Each internship lasts for one term. Participants work at least 10 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters and 20 hours/week during the summer. Our internships can be undertaken for academic credit, and this is highly encouraged. Interns participate in a program of enrichment and career development opportunities. All interns are required to work onsite with their research project staff. Because interns work directly with our researchers and staff on current research projects, the internship positions vary depending on our research portfolio.

START is currently accepting applications for our Summer 2015 internships. Internships available for each semester are listed here. Please note applicants must submit a separate application each semester and applicants may only submit one application per semester.

Summer Internship Program Notes and Application:

• Priority Application Deadline: Mar. 22 (Please note that for some projects, this is the FINAL deadline. See project descriptions for more details.)
• Final Application Deadline: Apr. 5
• Mandatory Intern Orientation: Jun. 1-2
• Final Day of Program: Aug. 7

Questions? Contact START's Internship Coordinator Eva Coll at 301-405-8504 or internships@start.umd.edu.