The purpose of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Summer Research Team (SRT) Program is to increase and enhance 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 a university-based DHS Centers of Excellence (DHS Centers).

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• Be at least 18 years of age at the start of the research experience period.
• Have cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale as of the application deadline, as demonstrated in the most current transcript. Transcripts must include Fall 2023 grades. GPA requirements will be strictly enforced. Faculty team members should ensure that all student team members meet the GPA requirement.
• Be majoring in an academic discipline related to a DHS Research Area.
• Provide proof of enrollment during Spring 2024.
• Meet the general eligibility requirements for all applicants.
• Be enrolled full-time at an eligible 4-year Minority Serving Institution as a sophomore, junior or senior as of the application deadline and plan to be enrolled full-time in Fall 2024 as an undergraduate at an eligible 4-year Minority Serving Institution.
• Be enrolled full-time at an eligible 2-year Minority Serving Institution defined under Institution Eligibility as an MSI during the 2023-2024 year and plan to be enrolled full-time in Fall 2024 as a junior at an eligible 4-year Minority Serving Institution. Applicant must provide proof of application to a 4-year Minority Serving Institution by February 9, 2024.