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Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) at the University of Maryland – RISC student internship program

ARLIS offers opportunities for mentorship in real security and intelligence problems via the Research for Intelligence & Security Challenges (RISC) Initiative. 

Applications for the 2025 cohort (June 2-August 8) close Monday, February 3, 2025

For more information about the program and upcoming information sessions, visit the RISC 2025 info page

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency – Student Internship Program

The NGA offers opportunities to graduate and undergraduate students interested in an internship with the NGA.

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency – Visiting Scientist Program

The NGA hosts visiting scientist for three months to two years for a wide range of research interests.