FBI Critical Incident Response Group; CIRG Research

How To Apply

Click on Organization (Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)).

Reference Code: FBI-CIRG-2025.

Click on Apply below to start your application.

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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) consists of a cadre of special agents and professional support personnel who provide expertise in crisis management, hostage rescue, surveillance and aviation, hazardous devices mitigation, crisis negotiations, behavioral analysis, and tactical operations.

CIRG also conducts applied social and behavioral research in support of operations. This ORISE fellowship opportunity supports the research team.

As a research fellow with the Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) Visiting Scientist Program (VSP), you will enhance your professional development and increase your research capabilities by participating in research initiatives under the mentorship of CIRG research personnel. The VSP will expose you to a work environment in a high‑security government facility and will provide an opportunity to perform research in areas of interest unique to law enforcement and national security.

• Conducting searches of scientific literature
• Designing social/behavioral sciences research projects related to criminal, national security, and/or cyber threats
• Conducting statistical analysis of data
• Preparing and presenting research findings to diverse audiences, both orally and in writing

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will support applied social/behavioral sciences research projects related to criminal, national security, or cyber threats; judge the completeness and accuracy of research results; perform statistical analyses on data; and prepare written manuscripts for FBI review and publication in peer‑reviewed journals. Release of any information acquired during participation in this program is at the sole discretion of the FBI.

Quantico, Virginia

As a research fellow you will receive a stipend as support for your living and other expenses during this appointment. Stipend rates are determined by the CIRG officials and are based on your academic and professional background.

The initial appointment is for one year but may be renewed upon recommendation of the FBI contingent upon the availability of funds, for up to an additional four years. Please note that we are unable to accommodate short‑term or summer‑only appointments at this time. The appointment is full‑time during the FBI's standard business hours.

This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens.

The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOE, FBI, CIRG, or any other office or agency. Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE letter of appointment and Terms of Appointment.

• Be a U.S. Citizen.
• For recent graduates:
  Must have completed a Bachelor’s, Master, or PhD within the last 5 years in an eligible scientific field (see Eligibility Requirements below), OR:
• For current students:
  Applicants currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree must complete all degree requirements by the start of the appointment. For applicants currently pursuing a Master’s degree or PhD, the applicant must be within one year of completing their degree by the start date of the appointment. If your Master’s or PhD is not completed within one year of appointment, the fellowship will not be continued.
• Undergo an extensive FBI background investigation and meet suitability criteria.

Applicants with education or professional experience in social/behavioral sciences with applied experience in data analysis/statistics are particularly encouraged to apply.

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