Forensic Science Laboratory Internship - Fall 2025

The KBI Forensic Science Laboratory Internship Program offers competitive, paid internships to qualified undergraduate and graduate students. The goals of the program are to both further the mission of the laboratory and to enhance the education and career development of the interns. The internship may be a part of the intern's academic program requirements or the intern's independent career-building initiative. Priority will be given to candidates working towards a degree relevant to the field.

Interns will gain experience in an accredited forensic science laboratory and contribute to the field through research and/or validation projects. The various benefits of an internship at the KBI Forensic Science Laboratory include:

• Learning relevant methods practiced in the forensic science disciplines
• Contributing to the work performed by the forensic science laboratory
• Networking with KBI forensic scientists and law enforcement professionals
• Participating in a meaningful career-related experience
• Exploring various forensic science disciplines and future career options
• Increasing post-graduate marketability

The KBI Forensic Science Laboratory has four locations throughout Kansas. Not all disciplines are represented at each of the laboratory locations. Depending on requests and laboratory resources, internships in specific disciplines may be fulfilled in one of the satellite laboratory locations. The number of internships, projects per discipline, and locations are limited and will fluctuate depending on availability.

Disciplines in which internship may be offered:

• Biology/DNA or DNA Databank
• Chemistry
• Digital Evidence
• Latent Prints
• Toxicology
• Trace

Eligibility

Interns must meet the following criteria:

• Upper level student (junior, senior, or graduate student) status at an accredited institution of higher education
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Enrolled during the semester student plans to intern
• Appropriate degree and section-specific requirements for the discipline

The KBI Forensic Science Laboratory Internship Program provides opportunities throughout the year, depending on staffing and other resources. To ensure consideration, all applications should be submitted by the following deadlines. Late applications will not be accepted.
 

• Summer Internship: January 1
• Fall Internship: April 1
• Spring Internship: September 1

In order to be considered for participation in the program, the following items must be completed and submitted. Applications will not be considered complete until all documents have been received by the Internship Committee.

• Internship request
• Letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Written recommendation letter from advisor and/or professor at institution
• University transcript(s) to reflect all college credit (see FAQ for more information)

Required forms and documents can be submitted to the KBI Forensic Science Laboratory Internship Committee at lab_internship@kbi.ks.gov.

After initial application reviews, applicants may be scheduled for an interview with a panel consisting of personnel from the discipline(s) for which the applicant has applied. Selected applicants will receive a conditional offer and proceed to the polygraph and background investigation process.