SUPPORT FOR LABS
Partner with AEOP to for additional support for your existing
internships & fellowships.
AEOP partners with Army-funded labs to provide centralized support for internships and fellowships, ultimately generating a future workforce pipeline. Through AEOP coordination, your lab gains more time to focus on scientific and technological advancement.
Benefits
AEOP provides the following benefits at no cost:
A central application system
Managing the application means that we answer all applicant/parent questions, maintain the online application, manage communications regarding deadlines, etc. In addition, if your position has certain requirements (age/grade level, location, etc.) we will build those requirements into the application. This streamlines the hiring process and ensures you receive applicants that are relevant for your position.
Stipend processing
Through a cooperative agreement, you’ll be able to transfer the money for paying intern/fellow stipends to AEOP. We will then handle all payments to interns, including answering any questions that arise for the students.
Centralized marketing
We will help advertise your program(s) to relevant applicants through marketing outreach, informational flyers, conferences, etc.
Recruitment services
AEOP encompasses a variety of programs in addition to the Internships and Fellowships program. Some of these include programs for elementary and middle school students. We recruit high-performing students from these lower-level programs into internships. Then we recruit past interns into the fellowships. In addition to these internal recruitment paths, through our marketing and outreach at schools and conferences we’re able to ensure each
lab receives a pool of highly qualified applicants to choose from.
Program evaluation
The AEOP Consortium has a centralized evaluation team that produces annual evaluations of the internship and fellowship experience.
Liability insurance
This insurance is available to all labs with interns or fellows through the AEOP Internships and Fellowships program. This is one less administrative thing for your team to worry about and offers additional peace of mind to your lab.
Learning resources for interns/fellows through our AEOP Learning Hub
Many students and professionals seek ways to expand their STEM knowledge and skills beyond just what they learn in an internship or fellowship position. AEOP offers these students webinars, online master classes, and mentorship support to help them grow their skills while completing their internship/fellowship in your lab.
Standards of practice for the internships and fellowships program
AEOP provides Standard Operating Procedures, stipend schedules, etc. to all associated labs. These guidelines can help all labs in developing guidelines for their programs.
Customizable support
Depending on your specific needs, we will work with you to provide you with all of the services you need that are within our capabilities. We’re continually developing and updating the forms of support we offer our partner labs.
Responsive point of contact in the office
AEOP provides a point of contact for all questions from interns and fellows.
Ready to sign up?
We want to work with you and your lab! By becoming part of the AEOP portfolio
we will help you reduce your costs and facilitate a smoother process for finding, hiring, and managing your interns and fellows. Our collaborative relationship will ultimately result in the development of the next generation of STEM researchers. Select below to schedule your initial meeting with AEOP.
AEOP Internships and Fellowships
AEOP Internships and Fellowships help you gain the skills and experience you need today to prepare for the STEM careers of tomorrow. As an intern or fellow, you will conduct cutting-edge research in a state-of-the-art facility alongside a professional STEM mentor.