Entry Point! is a program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offering outstanding internship and co-op opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students with apparent and non-apparent disabilities in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some fields of business. The primary goal of the project is to increase the prevalence of people with disabilities in the scientific and engineering workforce at the professional level. Entry Point! recruits, screens, and refers qualified candidates to company and university research program partners for 10-week summer paid internships.
How to Apply to ENTRY POINT!
- Students interested in applying for the Entry Point! program of AAAS must meet the following criteria:
- Enrollment as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student for the academic term before and after the desired internship.
- Must have a disability – apparent or non-apparent.
- Must have a grade point average of 3.0 (B) or better.
- Must be living in the United States and legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Fill out and submit the online preliminary application (also be available in PDF format).
As part of the preliminary application, the following documentation must be emailed to Laureen Summers at [email protected]:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Transcript
- 2 Recommendations
Overall Timeline:
- Applications will be accepted for review beginning the October 1, 2025
- Apply early for more opportunities as applicants will be referred on a rolling basis
- Applications will close on February 13, 2026
Questions about the application process should be sent to:
Laureen Summers, Project Director
[email protected]
(202) 326-6649