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.

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 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 Semester

  • Application Filing Period: February 1st -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 the Forensic Science Department of 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.