CSFI: Internship Application

Submit your application in a single session. All required sections and documents, including your most recent transcript, must be included for your application to be considered.

Additional documentation

In some circumstances you may need to submit extra documents:

First semester transfer, graduate, or PhD students: unofficial transcripts from your previous and current schools, plus the Official School Certification Form.
Graduating before the program starts: proof of continuing education, submitted with unofficial transcripts and the Official School Certification Form.
Veterans: unofficial transcripts, Official School Certification Form, and DD-214.
Disabled veterans: unofficial transcripts, Official School Certification Form, DD-214, SF-15, and a VA letter dated 1991 or later.

1Personal information

First *

Middle

Last (family or surname) *

Phone number *

Email address *

Country *

2Veterans' preference

Do you claim Veterans' Preference? *

No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference0 point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)5 point preference, active duty (TP)10 point preference, non compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)10 point preference, widow or widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)10 point preference, compensable service connected disability of 50 percent or more (CPS)

Military service

You will need to submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. Applicants claiming 10 point preference must also submit an SF-15 with the required proof.

I am currently serving.

Entry date

Separation date

3Eligibility

4Sections of interest

Rank your top five sections. You may not select the same section more than once. Preferences are a reference only and do not guarantee placement. If accepted, you will complete a short written report tailored to your selected section, emailed before onboarding.

View the eight section descriptions

Alpha · China. Step into China's cyber landscape. Explore technology trends, state sponsored cyber operations, and global implications.

Bravo · DPRK & East Asia. Decode cyber threats from the Korean Peninsula and beyond: North Korean campaigns, East Asian security dynamics, and regional defense.

Charlie · Russia & Eurasia. Dive into Russia and the former Soviet states: nation state attacks, regional cybercrime, and how cyber tools shape politics.

Delta · Iran & MENASWA. Explore cyber threats across Iran and MENASWA: nation state operations, influence campaigns, and regional policy.

Echo · Emerging Threats. Investigate activity that defies attribution. Track nascent threat clusters and assess impact as unknown actors evolve.

Foxtrot · Cyber Law & Policy. Explore international cyber law, regulation, and policy frameworks. For interns drawn to governance and ethics.

Golf · Ransomware. Examine ransomware actors, attacks, and mitigation. For interns passionate about stopping cyber extortion.

Hotel · CVEs. Uncover weaknesses in software and hardware: zero day exploits, patch management, and vulnerability disclosure.

First choice *

Second choice *

Third choice *

Fourth choice *

Fifth choice *

5Documents

Upload all required documents in English, in PDF format, 15MB maximum each. Redact any Personally Identifiable Information such as Social Security or driver's license numbers. Keep your resume to one page and avoid blurry photos of documents. Responsible use of generative AI is acceptable when integrated with your own original thinking. In your cover letter, name your preferred section and explain how you would contribute and what you hope to learn.

Resume or CV *One page, PDF.

Cover letter *Name your preferred section. One single spaced page.

Proof of enrollment *

Unofficial transcript *

Letter of recommendation *

Second letter of recommendation

DD-214 or Statement of Service If claiming Veterans' Preference.

SF-15 If claiming 10 point preference.

How did you hear about this internship? *

If selected, I will work 15 to 20 hours a week for 10 to 12 consecutive weeks. * I certify that this position is voluntary and that all information provided is true and submitted in good faith. I understand that participants are unpaid interns and not employees. *

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Once you begin, complete and submit in the same session. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and positions are filled first come, first served. The application closes once all positions are filled or the period ends.