VICEROY MAVEN, Powered by P3I, Program
Applications
Q: Who is eligible to participate?
A: Present college undergraduate and graduate students who are available full-time on O‘ahu from June 15 – August 8, 2026 may apply to participate.
Q: What if I am not available on O‘ahu for part of the time between June 15 and August 8, 2026?
A: It is very important to be physically available on O‘ahu for the full program to participate.
Q: When are applications due?
A: A complete application must be received by P3I by 11:59PM Hawai‘i Standard Time on November 15, 2025.
Q: What if my application is not complete?
A: Applications must be complete in order to be considered.
Q: What if my application is completed late?
A: Applications must be received by the due date and time in order to be considered.
What is Smartsheet?
Smartsheet is the web app used for the application form. If you request a copy of your application to be emailed to you upon completion, it will be sent from “Smartsheet Automation” (automations@app.smartsheet.com) and show “Griffiss Institute” at the top of the email. Griffiss Institute is our partner for the VICEROY MAVEN, Powered by P3I program. Please do NOT reply to this email.
Selection
Q: How will my application be reviewed?
A: The P3I review panel will be reviewing complete application packages. Applicants selected for potential participation will be interviewed by P3I Advisors and/or Command Mentors.
Q: When will interviews be conducted?
A: Interviews will be conducted in November and December 2025.
Q: How will I know if I was selected for participation?
A: You will be contacted by email from info@hawaiip3i.org.
Q: If selected, when do I need to confirm my participation?
A: Your notification letter will be sent by email with the required acceptance date.
Internship Program
Q: What is the time period for the VICEROY MAVEN, Powered by P3I internship?
A: June 15 through August 8, 2026
Q: What if I am unavailable for part of the program period?
A: Please apply to participate if you are confident that you can participate for the full period.
Q: Is this a full-time internship?
A: Yes, the internship is during regular business hours, depending on the command mentor’s requirements. There may be some evening and/or weekend activities.
Q: Can I work another job (part-time or virtual) while participating in the program?
A: In order to maximize your experience, participants are encouraged to focus on the VICEROY MAVEN, Powered by P3I program.
Q: Where will I be working?
A: The internship sites are military bases on O‘ahu.
Q: Do I need to live on O‘ahu in order to participate?
A: Participants need to be on O‘ahu for the full duration of the VICEROY MAVEN, Powered by P3I program. If your primary residence is on a neighbor island or continental US, you will be required to be in-person on O‘ahu at your own expense.
Q: Do I need to provide my own transportation for all activities?
A: Yes, transportation to access to a military base is required. This requires a current driver’s license, vehicle registration, and car insurance.
Q: Will I be paid?
A: Selected program participants will be paid about $6,000.
Security Clearance
Q: Why do I need a Security Clearance?
A: Due to the nature of the work for this internship, the VICEROY MAVEN, Powered by P3I internship program requires participants to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Q: What if I am not able to pass the Security Clearance?
A: You are required to pass the Interim/Secret Security Clearance in order to participate in the VICEROY MAVEN, Powered by P3I internship program.
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.