Program Overview
Austin Forensic Science provides unpaid, academically oriented internships for baccalaureate and graduate level students with career aspirations in the forensic sciences. Interns will gain experience and training by working in a forensic discipline or service area.
Interns gain valuable insights and skills that complement academic studies, grow their professional network, and inspire students to pursue a career in forensic science. The Internship Program is only offered in the summer and has a duration of approximately 10-12 weeks. Interns will not perform independent casework on evidence.
Austin Forensic Science internships offer an opportunity to work in a full-service forensic laboratory. Internships may be offered in every discipline on a limited basis, placement in a particular discipline is not assured.
- Case Management
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Evidence Control
- Firearms & Toolmarks
- Latent Prints
- Multimedia Services
- Quality Assurance
- Seized Drugs
- Toxicology
Application Process & Checklist
The application process is currently closed.
Application Deadlines
For Summer Semester--
- Application Filing Period: February 9th - 28th
- Intern Selection Deadline: April 30th
Application documentation must be received by 11:59 pm on the application filing period closing date. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Applicants selected for an internship will be notified via email on the selection date.
This information is being collected by Austin Forensic Science for the City of Austin. The information will be used as a part of the evaluation process for the Internship Program. Do not provide any personal information other than what is requested in this form. The City of Austin is subject to the requirements of the Texas Public Information Act and therefore any information you provide may be considered public information and subject to release upon request.