The NAVAIR HBCU/MI internship program is for undergraduate and graduate STEM students enrolled in an HBCU/MI school.  The NAVAIR HBCU/MI program is an 8-10 week internship program that provides an opportunity for students to participate in research at a Department of the Navy laboratory during the Summer 2023 timeframe. 

Applicants for the NAVAIR HBCU/MI internship program must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Students must be enrolled in an accredited four-year U.S. HBCU/MI college or university

• Students must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate STEM degree field

• Students must have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5

• Students enrolled in a two-year HBCU/MI college may be considered

• U.S. Citizenship and a background check are required at most laboratories

• Students interested in applying for this internship program must upload a resume and current transcript to this application site.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Position Duties- Selected applicants will spend the summer under the guidance of a mentor conducting naval-relevant research at one of eight NAVAIR sites across the country.  Research opportunities include (but are not limited to):

• Artificial Intelligence

• Physics

• Computer Science

• Computer Engineering

• Cyber Security

• Chemistry

• Biology

• Biochemistry

• Mathematics

• Engineering

This internship program will help to encourage students to pursue a career in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; further student education through mentorship and Navy research; and increase student awareness of Department of the Navy technology efforts.

Our work in leading-edge defense systems, engineering, computer science, electronics, finance, logistics, and contract management provides our Sailors and Marines with the capabilities they need to accomplish their mission and return home safely.

NAVAIR’s culture is as rich and diverse as its people. Civilians work side-by-side with military personnel to accomplish the NAVAIR mission.