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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Scholars Program offers stipend-paid internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate-level university students pursuing STEM degrees, as well as upper-level high school students; select locations also offer internships to university students pursuing education-related degrees and K–12 professional educators. The selected interns gain valuable hands-on experiences working with full-time AFRL scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research and technology and are able to contribute to unique, research-based projects. Graduate interns are able to collaborate with AFRL on current research and incorporate the research into their graduate work.
Where are they located?
Where are they located?
AFRL Scholars are hosted at 10 sites across the US from Hawaii to Ohio
Is it paid?
Is it paid?
High School interns earn $449.20 weekly
What will I be doing?
What will I be doing?
Interns work on a wide variety of topics but its best to look them over before you apply so you can cater your application. Topics in past have ranged from "laser amplification" to "space station additive manufacturing" to "AI for biomedical applications" and everything in between - you'll be study the technology of tomorrow!
Check out more info on the recorded webinars at the link below
How do I best prepare an application?
How do I best prepare an application?
Be prepared to share your passion through the following artifacts that go into the application packet.
Resume
Cover letter
References
Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Essays - past questions include:
1. When did you decide you wanted to pursue a career in a STEM field and what experience, or class brought you to this decision?
2. What type of scientist, engineer, or medical professional would you like to be and why?
3. Research involves trying new things. Please give an example of when you stepped out of your comfort zone to experience something new regarding science or engineering.
4. What do you hope to get out of the internship experience (be creative)?
Can you give me some tips?
Application-Tips-for-Success.pdfHow do I even start this process?
Are there other opportunities?
Are there other opportunities?
The Air Force Provides a wide spectrum of opportunities beyond AFRL Scholars. See the document below to see the full scope of internships available:
Internships-Fellowships-Opportunities_012021.pdfPage updated
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