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What if your research could directly impact national safety and security? Are you interested in using advanced technology to solve real-world, high-impact problems?
The Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) conducts research, development, test, and evaluation on behalf of the homeland security enterprise (HSE). S&T’s Data Analytics Technology Center (DA-TC) applies leading-edge data analytics research and development techniques to enable user-focused, data-driven solutions for homeland security missions.
DHS DA-TC is seeking candidates who have a background to engage in the following:
- Blockchain analytics – This research explores real-time analytics and designing repeatable, scalable techniques to identify activities of interest on the blockchain. A hands-on familiarity with machine learning and blockchain or related research is required as are Python or other coding skills.
- Quantum computing – This research is exploratory, applying hands-on skills to demonstrate the use of quantum machines and hybrid classical/quantum in the cloud for use cases relevant to DHS. Applicants must have a background or be pursuing a quantum computing degree and have familiarity with Python or other coding skill
What are the benefits?
- Selected participants will receive a competitive stipend for living and other expenses during this appointment as determined by DHS.
- Participants may also be eligible to receive a health insurance allowance, reimbursement for travel expenses, and an allowance for professional development and travel to professional meetings, such as conferences.
Who is eligible?
- Be 18 years of age or older at time of application.
- Be currently pursuing or have received a Bachelor’s, Master's, or Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a desired discipline. Please see the full Zintellect announcement for a list of these disciplines.
- Be a U.S. citizen
Need help with your application? The Undergraduate Research Ambassador team is here to support you on every step of your research journey! Please reach out to the Undergraduate Research Ambassadors by sending your inquiries to their email at undergradresearch@arizona.edu(link sends e-mail)(link sends e-mail) or scheduling a 1:1 appointment with them.
Want to apply? Apply here! The priority deadline of the application is on January 23th, 2026, 9:59 PM AZ Time.
Questions? Email DHSED@orau.org with "DHS-RPP-DATC-2025-03" in the subject line.