2024 FUTURE COMPUTING SUMMER INTERNSHIP (FCSI) AT THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY (NSA)

• • • Some experience using Linux
    • Command line skills – basic knowledge of the terminal using a shell such as tcsh or Bash
    • Scripting or programming experience in at least 1 language
    • Ability to work as part of a technical team
    • Positive attitude, a strong desire to learn, share knowledge and grow in the HPC field
    • Ability to work collaboratively and act innovatively

    Additional Desired skills:

    • Strong communication skills (written and/or oral).
    • HPC or parallel programming experience.
    • C or systems programming experience.
    • Machine learning or AI experience.
    • Linear algebra
    • Probability/statistics
    • Multi-variable calculus
    • Interesting or novel perspectives.

    If you are unsure whether you meet the program requirements, please ask us! We don’t want miss someone because they meet requirements in a way we did not anticipate.  Contact us at HPC_Internships@lps.umd.edu for clarification or questions.

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• 18 years or older at the time the internship begins.
• Must be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited U.S. institution as an undergraduate student at the time of applying.
• Undergraduate cumulative minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• This internship is ideal for rising seniors, i.e. students graduating in Spring 2025.
• Consideration will be given to undergraduates graduating at a later date who have significant upper level coursework/experience in either math, computer science, computer engineering, or related STEM fields.

**NOTE: Students graduating in Spring 2024 or earlier are NOT eligible for the internship.

• $800 weekly stipend
• Stipend will occur via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) on a monthly basis for the duration of the internship
• Transportation to/from Baltimore Washington International Airport via the most direct route;
• Travel by a privately-owned automobile is subject to approval on a case-by-case basis;
• POV mileage, per diem and/or lodging costs incurred while enroute are not reimbursable
• Lodging accommodations for duration of internship,
• Breakfast and Dinner,
• Transportation to/from Internship location,
• Dedicated support before, during, and after internship,
• Coaching from your internship mentor and supporter

• Lunch,
• Leisure activities during your free time on weekends and after hours to include transportation costs

Before you begin the online application, please prepare your application materials:

• One (1) letter of recommendation from a professor or faculty member
• Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
• Current resume
• Cover Letter (not to exceed one-page) addressing the following:
  • • How will this internship enhance your educational and career goals?
    • What do you expect to gain by participating in this internship?
    • Please include any relevant experience that is not addressed in the other application materials.
• Complete the on-line application form which can be found here: APPLICATION FORM and e-mail your application materials to HPC_Internships@lps.umd.edu using “2024 FCSI Applicant – <last name>” in the subject line.
• The 2024 FCSI Staff will confirm that a complete application package has been successfully received AND the applicant will receive an e-mail invitation to complete and return an On Demand recorded HireVue interview.
• Please return completed On Demand recorded HireVue interview within 5 days of receiving email-invitation.

**Please note: all communication will take place using the email address you use on the application form. 

Will I be given a security clearance or undergo a background check?
No, the internship is an unclassified program and selectees will be working on unclassified technical projects, background checks and clearances are not required.

Can I receive course credit for my internship?
No, you will not be receiving course credit.  We strongly recommend that you notate the internship on your resume. The project mentors and supporters are happy to provide references.

What is meant by rising  senior?
Rising seniors include those entering their senior year in the 2024 Fall term.

Will my application be considered if it is incomplete?
No. Your application will not be considered unless it is complete (see How To Apply). All materials must be submitted by 11:59 PM EDT on January 3, 2024

I haven’t heard back about my application status, what should I do?
View the timeline Table tab.  If you have not received an updated status based on the timeline, please feel free to contact us at HPC_Internships@lps.umd.edu

• Advanced Computing Systems Research Program (ACS)
• Laboratory for Physical Sciences (LPS)
• Research Organization (RES)
• National Security Agency (NSA)