Army HBCU/MI SPARK Internship Program

Army HBCU/MI SPARK Program

SPARK Helps You Gain Experience That Matters

The Army HBCU/MI SPARK Program offers undergraduate STEM students the opportunity to work in U.S. Army research laboratories alongside scientists and engineers developing next-generation technologies. (Full application link at end of post.)

Participants gain hands-on research experience, one-on-one mentorship, and exposure to real-world STEM careers in a highly immersive summer program.

Program Details

  • Who can apply: Undergraduate STEM students from HBCUs and Minority-Serving Institutions
  • Program length: 10-week, full-time summer research experience
  • Location: U.S. Army research facilities nationwide

What You’ll Gain

  • Paid internship: $1,500 per week stipend
  • Housing and travel provided: No out-of-pocket relocation costs
  • Hands-on research experience: Work on active Army science and technology projects
  • Mentorship: Direct guidance from Army scientists and research professionals
  • Professional development: Build skills relevant to graduate school or the STEM workforce

Capstone Experience

  • Present your research at the SPARK Symposium
  • Network with:
    • Army STEM leaders
    • HBCU-MI faculty
    • Representatives from Army research laboratories across the country

Interested or Unsure About Eligibility?

Students are encouraged to attend a Program Overview + “Ask Us Anything” Zoom session (current dates for information webinar as of Feb 2, 2026 posting) to learn more about eligibility, the application process, and what to expect from the program. (Full application page is below the dates.)

  • February 3, 2026 — 12:00-1:00 PM EST
  • February 10, 2026 — 12:00-1:00 PM EST
  • February 17, 2026 — 12:00-1:00 PM EST
  • February 24, 2026 — 12:00-1:00 PM EST

>>>Learn more and apply here<<<
The application deadline has been extended to February 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST.

The Army HBCU-MI SPARK program offers a range of meaningful benefits for students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs).

New Internship Opportunity at US Department of Energy Office of Science

DOE’s Office of Science Is Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2024 Undergraduate Internships

Students Will Conduct Research and Technical Projects at National Laboratories Applications are currently being accepted for the Spring 2024 term of two programs offered by the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science (SC): the Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) program and the Community College Internships (CCI) program. The application deadline for the two programs is Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

UPDATE!! DOE extends deadline to Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Both of the links above provide a wide range of info on the specific opportunities and if you read the pages carefully you may find others. The new Clean Energy Corps (on the DOE Careers page) from the recent bipartisan infrastructure law. Or the DOE Students and Recent Graduates page. Keep reading below the photo for one last DOE item.

Screenshot of Dept of Energy DOE Student and Recent Graduates career page.

There is also an upcoming DOE Summer 2024 Virtual Internship Fair on November 8, 2023 – 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET. Please note the Virtual Internship link will immediately download the PDF flyer with QR code from DOE.