Indiana State Police Launch CSI and Forensic Internships; Deadline Feb. 22

The Indiana State Police announced three internship openings aimed at college students pursuing careers in forensic science: a Crime Scene Investigator internship and two forensic laboratory internships, one in biology and one in chemistry. Applications must be submitted online by Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, and applicants are directed to apply on the ISP Career Opportunities website.

The CSI position is described as an observational and experiential program in which students “will work closely with Indiana State Police crime scene investigators and gain hands-on exposure to modern investigative practices.” The announcement frames the internship as a way for students to “observe and participate in day-to-day CSI operations” and to gain insight into both administrative and field responsibilities involved in crime scene investigations. WLFI’s summary of the program notes it provides “a learning environment based on on-the-job experience while working closely with CSIs in all realms of investigations today.”

The two forensic laboratory internships are likewise presented as observational and experiential. The Forensic Laboratory roles, one in biology and one in chemistry, allow interns to “observe real casework and sample processing while working alongside forensic scientists.” Participants will learn about “current industry standards, modern testing instruments, and the daily analytical and administrative duties of forensic laboratory professionals,” and will “gain an understanding of the daily analytical and administrative demands of being a forensic scientist.”

For Dubois County college students and those in the station’s regional service area, these openings create a direct pathway into state-level investigative work and laboratory practice. Internships that pair classroom study with practical exposure can strengthen local recruitment into law enforcement and forensic careers, and they offer hands-on experience that can improve employability in a tight labor market for forensic professions.

The announcement does not list internship duration, compensation, required application materials, or detailed eligibility beyond noting the positions are open to college students pursuing forensic science–related careers. Prospective applicants should verify those details and the application link on the ISP Career Opportunities website before applying. The agency’s guidance is explicit: “Apply for an internship on the ISP Career Opportunities website by February 22, 2026.”

These opportunities close on Feb. 22; students planning to apply should confirm submission requirements and gather transcripts or resumes now. The internships represent a concrete way for local students to connect classroom work with state investigative practice, and further updates will depend on additional information released by the Indiana State Police.