VICEROY MAVEN, Powered by P3I, Internship Program
Summer 2026: June 15 through August 8, 2026
VICEROY MAVEN, Powered by P3I, is an immersive, intensive, in person 8-week internship program for college undergraduate and graduate students from June 15 through August 8, 2026.
Participants will work in teams to solve a complex, mission-critical problem with a military command on O‘ahu. Each team will be assigned a Command Mentor and P3I Advisor.
Participants will also engage in cohort activities, including visits to other military commands.
The internship will conclude with a formal out brief of its analysis, assessment, and recommendations to military and civilian senior leaders.
Applications will be considered for VICEROY MAVEN, Powered by P3I, and may be considered for other Summer 2026 internship opportunities supported by P3I.
Key Dates
Learn about Hawai‘i Defense
Sector, our 2nd largest industry
Put your analytical and
technical skills to work
Earn about $6,000 and
get a Security Clearance
Program Requirements
Participants must:
- Be enrolled in a university as an undergraduate or graduate program when applying.
- Be able to obtain a security clearance.
- Must have transportation to access the worksite on an O‘ahu military base, and work in person on O‘ahu for the entire internship period: June 15 through August 8, 2026.
Email questions to: info@hawaiip3i.org
Application Instructions
The VICEROY MAVEN, Powered by P3I, application will take 25 – 35 minutes to complete online. Please use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Prepare the following information and files in advance for inclusion in your application:
- Personal Statement (1 page maximum). Your personal statement should provide information about yourself and how participating in the VICEROY MAVEN, Powered by P3I, internship will help you achieve your goals.
- Resume (file name: “First Name_Last Name_MI_RESUME.pdf”)
- University Transcript from your current university. An unofficial transcript is acceptable. (file name: “First Name_Last Name_MI_TRANSCRIPT.pdf”)
Applications are due
by 11:59PM on November 15, 2025.
Applicants will be contacted in November/December 2025.
Selection Process
- Candidate completes and submits the application on time.
- P3I may contact you for additional information or an interview(s) in November or December 2025.
- Selected candidates will be provided a conditional offer letter in January 2026.
- Upon acceptance, the Security Clearance process will be initiated. Virtual team meetings will be held to introduce the project problem statement and set expectations for the internship.
- Upon successful completion of the Security Clearance, a final offer letter will be provided.
The Pacific Intelligence and Innovation Initiative (P3I) is managed by the Hawaii Defense Alliance and supported by Hawaiʻi congressional delegates. This program is funded through the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering OUSD(R&E). P3I is committed to supporting economic development in Hawaiʻi by creating jobs and opportunities for Hawaiʻi’s students, businesses and military.