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AEOP Fellowships provide professional research opportunities for graduate and post-graduate students in U.S. Army Research Labs and Centers focused on the most current and cutting-edge future modernization priorities of the Department of Defense.

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Fellowships Check Eligibility

Grades: Post Bachelors, Masters, Post Doctorate

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High School Apprenticeships Check Eligibility

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade

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Spend your summer in a university research lab or one of the U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers through this unique apprenticeship opportunity. Experience firsthand the innovation and research driving the future of our country! And prepare for competitive college admissions and the next step in your STEM journey. LEARN MORE

Undergraduate Apprenticeships Check Eligibility

Grades: Undergraduate Student

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Interested in pursuing a career in STEM? Want to take the next step in STEM education? As an apprentice, gain first-hand exposure to the cutting-edge research that's happening in top university labs and U.S. Army Research Laboratories and Centers. Work under the mentorship of a professional scientist or engineer, learn about paths in your STEM field of interest, and develop the tools you need to get there. LEARN MORE

Camp Invention Check Eligibility

Grades: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade
States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Mexico, Texas, Vermont

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For kindergarten through sixth graders, Camp Invention is an exciting, week-long summer adventure with activities that explore connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Throughout the week, children rotate through various modules that encourage them to work together, seek solutions to real-world problems and sharpen critical 21st century skills. LEARN MORE

Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) Check Eligibility

Grades: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Alabama, Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Texas

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For middle and high school students, Gains in the Education of Mathematics and Science (GEMS) is a summer STEM enrichment program that takes place at participating U.S. Army Research Centers and Laboratories. GEMS’ mission is to interest young people, who might not otherwise give serious thought to becoming scientists or engineers, in STEM careers early enough that they can attain the appropriate academic training. LEARN MORE

Unite Check Eligibility

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

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For high school students, Unite is a pre-collegiate summer experience held at higher education institutions across the country. Unite encourages students to pursue college majors and careers in engineering and other STEM-related fields through a program of focused hands-on rigorous academics, enrichment and career exploration. LEARN MORE

Research Experiences for STEM Educators and Teachers (RESET)

For teachers, Research Experiences for STEM Educators and Teachers (RESET) provides an opportunity to get summer research experience at participating U.S. Army Laboratories and Centers. This enriching reinforces teachers’ content knowledge through research experience and interactions with U.S. Army and DoD scientists and engineers. Teachers can translate this knowledge and experience into enhanced STEM research curricula and enriched learning for their students. LEARN MORE

Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) Check Eligibility

Grades: 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
States: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia

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For fifth to eighth grade students, Junior Solar Sprint (JSS) is a competition to create the fastest, most interesting and best crafted solar-vehicle possible. Students will design, build and race solar powered cars using engineering skills and principles of science and math, develop teamwork and problem solving abilities, investigate environmental issues and gain hands-on STEM skills. LEARN MORE

eCYBERMISSION Check Eligibility

Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade

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eCYBERMISSION is an online STEM competition for 6th to 9th grade students that promotes teamwork, self-discovery, and the real-life applications of STEM. Students work in teams, led by an adult Team Advisor, to choose a problem in their community to explore with science or solve with engineering. LEARN MORE

Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) Check Eligibility

Grades: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
States: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

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For high school students, the Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is an opportunity to compete for scholarships and recognition by presenting the results of their STEM projects before a panel of judges and an audience of their peers. Students also get access to hands-on workshops, panel discussions, career exploration, research lab visits and networking. LEARN MORE

Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship Check Eligibility

Grades: Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student

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For undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a degree in STEM disciplines, the Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) scholarship is an opportunity to receive a full scholarship and be gainfully employed upon degree completion. Students pursuing degrees related engineering, science, mathematics, architecture, oceanography and operations research are encouraged to apply. LEARN MORE

National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship Check Eligibility

Grades: Graduate Student

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For those pursuing a doctoral degree in a STEM discipline, the National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) fellowship confers high honors upon its recipients, and allows them to attend whichever U.S. institution they choose. NDSEG Fellowships last for three years and pay for full tuition and all mandatory fees, a monthly stipend and up to $1,000 a year in medical insurance (this excludes dental and vision insurance). LEARN MORE

Travel Awards Check Eligibility

Grades: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student

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The travel award is designed to encourage AEOP program participants and alumni to engage in scientific meetings and technical symposia to showcase their STEM research. LEARN MORE

Academic Level

The U.S. demand for trained STEM professionals is growing exponentially. Our goal is to support and prepare America’s 21st century workforce for the STEM careers of tomorrow. Through the AEOP Fellowship experience, students will develop professional and research skill sets, gain access to career development resources, foster relationships with U.S. Army Lab researchers and expand their professional networks.

AEOP Fellowship Benefits

High quality, one-on-one mentorship from U.S. Army scientists & engineers
Opportunities available in variable lengths (i.e.; semester, academic year, summer, multiple years)
Writing & presentation skills workshops
Professional development opportunities (i.e.; scientific literature review, networking, etc.)
STEM Career spotlight webinar series

Eligibility

AEOP Fellowships are open to U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents. Refer to the individual position postings for any additional eligibility requirements.

Academic Level Key:

PB = Open to Postbaccalaureate students
M = Open to Masters students
PD = Open to Postdoctoral students

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Internship Opportunity within the Office of the Director of the Army Research Directorate at DEVCOM ARL Adelphi, MD 03-28-2023

Description: The intern will assist in the day-to-day operation within the Office of the Director of the Army Research Directorate (ARD) of the U.S. ARMY Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Army Research Laboratory (ARL) overseeing basic and applied research administration.

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Policy Internship on STRL Authorities at the Army Research Lab Civilian Human Resources Office Adelphi, MD 03-28-2023

Description: The ARL STRL Internship will revolve around Science & Technology Reinvention Laboratory policy for personnel regarding recruiting, retaining and maintaining a competitive workforce. Intern will work under the S&T DEMO Project Program Manager primarily on human resources related policy.

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Data Science Supporting Army Research Laboratory Business Decisions with a Data Science Foundation Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 03-28-2023

Description: Data science and analysis support to enable data driven business decisions.

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Army Small Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Structures and Dynamics Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 03-28-2023

Description: Small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) are becoming increasing important. This project seeks to explore research that will advance Army sUAS through structural research on novel vehicle configurations for maneuver & control.

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BRaD mRNA Scientist Silver Spring, MD 03-28-2023

Description: The Fellow will gain knowledge and experience in research focused on advancing novel technologies for delivery of biologic therapeutics and vaccines against infectious diseases of military my relevance. This training offers opportunities for designing, developing, and performing various assays to evaluate the efficacy and mode of action of vaccines/therapeutics and the characterization of novel vaccine/therapeutic targets.

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