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INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

The position advertised has been exempted from the federal civilian hiring freeze.

At the FBI, we don’t just hire talent – we build it from the ground up. We're seeking exceptional individuals who are ready to go beyond the books and gain invaluable experience through an impactful internship.

The FBI Honors Internship Program (HIP) for summer 2027 is your exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the best in government. This 10-week paid internship offers a chance to explore unique career opportunities, expand your network, and tackle today's most pressing issues head-on. We welcome applicants from all majors, both undergraduate and graduate, to join forces with our world-class experts in finance, technology, operations, and more. Many interns arrive with analytical skills or early exposure to data analysis through labs, research, or coding projects. Inside the Bureau, you’ll see how your skills identify patterns, evolving threats, and inform real investigations that protect national security.

With the FBI’s unparalleled training and mentorship to jump-start your career, you’ll build expertise that lasts and learn how being easily adaptable supports your role in dynamic environments. Depending on your career pathway, you might help turn complex information into clear visuals using design tools like Adobe Photoshop for briefings and reports, or support digital storytelling shaped by principles of social media marketing for recruitment, education, or community outreach. Each FBI career pathway offers meaningful opportunities to contribute to mission-driven work and transforms your classroom experience when applied to real cases and operations.

Step through our doors and discover a one-of-a-kind organization that investigates the toughest challenges. If you’ve ever focused on customer satisfaction in a campus job, service role, or group project, you will recognize that same commitment here in how we support victims, partners, and communities who depend on us. The Bureau leads the way in developing and shaping how to respond to threats while creating a safer, more just future worldwide.

It’s worth the wait. Apply today.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance and be located in the continental United States, Hawaii, or San Juan for the duration of your background investigation.
  • Must attend a U.S. accredited college or university full-time as an undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctoral student. You’re not eligible if you will graduate before the program start date; exceptions are permitted if you’re continuing your education in the semester immediately following.
  • Must have and maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or better at the time of application, throughout the application process, and for the duration of the internship program.
  • Must pass all FBI employment background investigation requirements.

Selected interns are placed in assignments based on their location preferences, educational background, skillsets, and unique life experiences.

In the application, you must identify up to 3 locations as your preferred work location.

Note: Relocation and housing costs are not provided. If you receive an offer for your preferred work location but are no longer available to work at that location, the offer may be rescinded before the start of the program.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Prior to submitting to a background investigation, you must:

  • Complete the SF-86: Questionnaire for National Security Positions.
  • Meet with a special agent for an interview.
  • Pass a polygraph examination based on your SF-86 responses.
    • If you fail the polygraph because you withheld information about illegal drug use, criminal activity, or any other violation, you will be automatically disqualified from this and ALL employment with the FBI. Also, failing the polygraph or background investigation will likely negatively affect future employment opportunities with the U.S. intelligence community and any other federal agency.
  • Pass a urinalysis drug test.

Once these steps are successfully completed, you will be subjected to a comprehensive background investigation, including a credit and criminal history check, as well as interviews with:

  • Prior employers
  • Coworkers
  • Personal associates
  • Family members
  • Friends
  • Chosen references

You may be disqualified from selection or removed from employment depending on the information obtained during this background investigation. You must pass the background investigation and be cleared for hire to begin the internship; the investigation can take six to eight months to process, which varies depending on the candidate’s background, the number of places lived, overseas travel, and more. The FBI cannot guarantee that a selected candidate’s background investigation will be completed in time to begin the internship.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS

You will be automatically eliminated from the application process if you meet any of the following disqualifiers:

  • Not a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized).
  • Have been convicted of a felony.
  • Have used illegal drugs in violation of the FBI Employment Drug Policy.
  • Have defaulted on a student loan insured by the U.S. government.
  • Have failed an FBI-administered urinalysis drug test.
  • Have failed to register with the Selective Service System (males only; exceptions apply).

Please note: If you fail to meet all the key requirements or meet any of the automatic disqualifiers, then you are NOT eligible for the Honors Internship Program and/or employment with the FBI.

COMPLETING THE APPLICATION

You must complete the application and submit all required documents by 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 5, 2026 to be considered for the summer 2027 internship. If applying online is a hardship, request assistance by sending an email to FBI_Internship@fbi.gov with “Intern Application Hardship” in the subject line.

If you’re selected for the program, you’ll have to go to the FBI Field Office closest to your address for the interview, polygraph, and drug test. To determine which Field Office to visit, you must list the address where you’ll be for the majority of your time from Jul. 27 to Oct. 2, 2026. Most likely, that will be your school address. Be sure to enter the correct address so that you’re assigned to the appropriate Field Office.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Along with a completed application, you must submit the following additional documentation:

  • Unofficial Transcript
  • Honors Internship Program (FY 2027) Program Terms Acknowledgement Form
  • Veterans: DD-214
  • Disabled veterans: DD214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later

You must provide all required documents before the application closes on March 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET to be considered for the Honors Internship Program. If you’re missing any of the required documents, your application will be disqualified.

Required documents must be uploaded as .pdf files. Do not submit any of these file types: HTML, TIF, JPEG, DOC, DOCX, Password Protected, or Web Link.

Note: In some circumstances, you may be required to submit additional documents. If any of the following situations apply to you, submit the documents noted below:

First Semester Undergraduate Transfer/Graduate Students:

  • Unofficial Transcript (previous school)
  • Unofficial Transcripts (current school)
  • Official School Certification Form (optional but highly recommended)
  • Honors Internship Program (FY 2027) Program Terms Acknowledgement Form

Those Graduating Before the Program Begins:

  • Proof of Continuing Education
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Official School Certification Form (optional but highly recommended)
  • Honors Internship Program (FY 2027) Program Terms Acknowledgement Form

The FBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this vacancy. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex, pregnancy and related conditions, or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other nonmerit factors.

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