START Summer 2019 Internship Application Available and Virtual Info Sessions - Deadline March 31

The National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START), based here at the University of Maryland, is currently accepting applications for the Spring 2019 Internship Program! A list of available opportunities and their descriptions, as well as the application form, can be found on the START Internships page. 

Application deadlines are as listed:

• Priority application deadline Summer 2019: Sunday, March 17, 2019; 11:59pm
• Final application deadline Summer 2019: Sunday, March 31, 2019; 11:59pm

Want to know more about START's Program? 
START will be providing two information sessions via webinar about the Internship Program, available for interested applicants! For more information and to sign up for the webinars, please review the following: 

• Thursday, 02/28 Info Session
• Wednesday, 03/06 Info Session
• Monday, 03/25 Info Session

Why choose an internship at START?

• Experience working with a large team of dynamic and experienced researchers.
• Exposure to cutting edge theories and methods.
• Deepen your understanding of current issues in terrorism and homeland security.
• Work on projects of immediate interest to the practitioner and policy community.
• Hone and develop a range of transferable skills attractive to future employers.
• Opportunity to work with and meet other students and researchers with similar interests.
• Enrichment activities offering wide opportunities for learning and personal growth, schedule includes simulations, career presentations and research talks.
• Mentorship from START staff and researchers in a successful professional environment.
• Internships can be undertaken for academic credit (depending on approval from your institution and department).