Entry Point

Entry Point! is a prominent national internship program operated by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) through its Project on Science, Technology and Disability. Established in 1996, the initiative functions as a specialized talent pipeline that bridges higher education and high-level workforce development. By handling national recruitment, screening, and placement logistics, Entry Point! secures competitive, paid summer research and technical internships for university students with disabilities within top-tier corporate, government, and university research environments.

Who should use this resource:

Full-time undergraduate and graduate students with apparent or non-apparent disabilities (including physical, sensory, cognitive, or chronic medical conditions) who are majoring in STEM disciplines—such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, and life sciences—as well as select business fields. Applicants generally must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Why it’s helpful:

Securing meaningful, high-impact technical experience can be challenging, and mainstream internship applications rarely account for the structural barriers faced by the disability community. Entry Point! resolves this by partnering directly with world-class organizations—such as NASA, IBM, Google, and national laboratories—to place candidates in 10-to-12-week paid positions that align with their precise technical skills. Beyond the initial placement, the program provides comprehensive support, including pre-employment workshops, built-in workplace accommodation guidance, and direct mentorship from industry professionals, helping participants convert their academic knowledge into a sustainable, professional STEM career.

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