PAID RISC Behavioral and Social Science Internship- UMD, Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS)

Decode Human Behavior. Protect Global Security. Apply if you fit the criteria below by November 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Academic Standing: Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students at an accredited U.S. college or university as of Fall 2026. Rising juniors, or rising seniors are strongly encouraged to apply.
Degree Tracks: Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Sociology, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Political Science, International Relations, Communications, Anthropology, Human Geography, Public Policy, or related social science fields.

Apply now. For questions regarding project topics or eligibility, contact the RISC program team.

Program: Research for Intelligence & Security Challenges (RISC) Initiative

Host Organization: Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS), University of Maryland, College Park

Duration: 10 Weeks | Paid Internship (40 hrs/week)

Format: Mostly Virtual + Mandatory In-Person Final Week (College Park, MD | Travel Supported)

Eligibility: All U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited college/university program as of Fall 2026 (Undergraduate & Graduate)

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