Program Overview
The City of Austin Forensic Science Department 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.
Internships typically run for 10-12 weeks during the summer with flexible schedules in the fall and spring semesters. Interns gain valuable insights and skills that complement academic studies, grow their professional network, and (hopefully!) inspire students to pursue a career in forensic science. Interns will not perform independent casework on evidence.
Austin Forensic Science Department internships offer an opportunity to work in a full-service forensic laboratory. Internships are offered in every discipline on a limited basis, placement in a particular discipline is not assured.
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Evidence Control
- Firearms & Toolmarks
- Latent Prints
- Multimedia Services
- Quality Assurance
- Seized Drugs
- Toxicology
Application Process & Checklist
The application process is competitive, and internships are limited. Qualified candidates must submit the following information:
- Completed Forensic Internship Application
- Signed Internship Program Agreement
- An unofficial college transcript
- A letter of recommendation from Major Advising Professor
- Outline/Description of College or University Internship Program
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Application Deadlines
Summer 2024
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Application Filing Period April 1 – 19, 2024
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Intern Selection April 30th, 2024
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 contacted within two weeks of the selection date.