Existing scientific research on internships as a method of personnel selection is virtually nonexistent compared to the extensiveness of its use in large organizations and the important role it plays in hiring professional employees.  If your company uses interns for any jobs, you might be interested in this study.  We are only asking for existing information you may have, and you will benefit by receiving a report that should help you better utilize this staffing method.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) announcing funding for transformative research that strengthens America’s infrastructure. Specifically, this DCL seeks to build research capacity that can address challenging infrastructure contexts that require a human and social centered approach. This program is expected to be an enduring priority for the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) Directorate, which leads the competition with support from seven additional NSF directorates. The proposals should include a central focus on at least one SBE program area with the lead principle investigator being an expert in social, behavioral, or economic science and must demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach beyond that of any single program or NSF Directorate.