Application Details and Instructions
Application Submission
The DoW HBCUs/MIs Summer Research Internship Program accepts applications annually. Applications for the 2026 internship can be submitted from October 13, 2025, to January 6, 2026, 11:59 PM Pacific. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to start your application.
Application Support Virtual Office Hours
| Date | Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2025 | 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM (ET) | Register |
| October 30, 2025 | 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM (ET) | Register |
| November 12, 2025 | 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM (ET) | Register |
| November 20, 2025 | 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM (ET) | Register |
| December 4, 2025 | 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM (ET) | Register |
| December 10, 2025 | 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM (ET) | Register |
| December 18, 2025 | 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM (ET) | Register |
| December 30, 2025 | 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM (ET) | Register |
| January 5, 2026
January 6, 2026 |
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM (ET)
3:30 PM to 4:00 PM (ET) |
Register |
Before Applying
Please note that the application will require the following information:
- General Information (this includes verification of U.S. citizenship and REAL ID/Passport requirements)
- Primary Address
- Contact Information (two distinct emails and two distinct phone numbers)
- Institution Information
- Current Transcript from an HBCU/MI (Spring or Fall 2025)
- Current Resume
- Internship Informational Questions
- Participating Organization Selections: Please refer to the Opportunities page for the full list of participating organizations and research opportunities. When completing your application, copy the research opportunity code(s) directly from the website to indicate the positions you are applying for. Applicants may include up to five research opportunity codes in their application.
- Essay Questions
- How will a summer research experience with a DoW laboratory align with your educational goals and research interests?
- How will another summer internship at a DoW laboratory enhance your educational growth and facilitate your career goals? (returning interns only)
If you begin an application but need to pause, the system will request your email and send you a link to resume. All applications must be completed and submitted by the deadline—January 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM Pacific. Late applications will not be considered. Please carefully review your information before submitting, as applications cannot be edited once submitted.