Research Internships for Graduate Students at U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory and Ground Vehicle Systems Center (NSF-DEVCOM INTERN) Supplemental Funding Opportunity
NSF offers supplemental funding for graduate students to gain hands-on STEM research experience at Army DEVCOM ARL or GVSC, advancing scientific innovation and workforce development in key defense-related fields.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: June 15, 2024 | April 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $55,000 per student per six-month internship; up to two internships (max 12 months) per student.
Summary: Supplemental funding for graduate students to pursue research internships at U.S. Army DEVCOM ARL or GVSC, building STEM skills through hands-on research.
Key Information: Graduate interns must be U.S. citizens; internships are on-site at Army research facilities.
Description
This opportunity provides supplemental funding to active NSF grant recipients to support graduate students in undertaking research internships at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) or Ground Vehicle Systems Center (DEVCOM GVSC). The program aims to strengthen the STEM research workforce by offering graduate students hands-on, Army-relevant research experience in a broad range of fields, including biological sciences, energy, materials, photonics, robotics, and more. Internships are designed to complement academic research, foster professional development, and align with both NSF’s workforce development goals and DEVCOM’s mission to advance scientific discovery and technological innovation for national defense.
