START Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2018 Internship Program!

What is START? 

The Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) is a DHS Center of Excellence based at the University of Maryland.

Who can apply?

Students 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). Students from any institution may apply and we will consider current and recently graduated undergraduates and graduates as well. 

Why should I apply for an internship at START?

In addition to the experience gained during their internship, interns will also receive mentoring, training and are able to participate in a calendar of professional development activities. START is also willing to work with academic institutions to enable students to undertake our internships for credit. Our internships are unpaid and students must be able to undertake their work hours at START at the University of Maryland College Park, unless stated in the internship description.

Where do I go to get more information? 

Visit their website to see what positions are available and to access the application form: http://www.start.umd.edu/careers/internships.