High School Internships (Army Educational Outreach Program)

Research & internship · Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)

AEOP places high school students in paid internships at university research labs and Army Research Laboratories across the country, working alongside a professional STEM mentor on real research. There is no application fee, and every intern receives an educational stipend (the amount depends on the specific location and duration). Positions are mostly full-time and summer-based, though some part-time academic-year roles exist; students need to be able to commute, since transportation, meals, and housing aren't provided. Applicants must be currently enrolled in high school (or have graduated within the last 60 months) and be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.

Who can apply

GradesGrades 9–12

Min GPA—

ScopeNational

StatesAll states

FieldsEngineering · Computer Science · Physics · Biology · Mathematics

EligibilityU.S. citizens or legal permanent residents; parental consent required if under 18.

Logistics

Cost to youFree; stipend varies by location

Financial aidNot listed

StipendPaid

FormatCommuter

LengthMostly full-time, short-term, summer; some part-time academic-year roles

WhereUniversity labs and Army Research Laboratories nationwide

Applying

DueRolling; deadlines vary by specific position

You submitUniversal AEOP application with resume and/or transcript; personal statement for some positions

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