All government employees may email their resume, unofficial transcript, and two references to
afrl.ace@us.af.mil. If you are
a ROTC cadet or a non-government civilian, please submit your application here.
Application Requirements
The 2026 ACE program starts on 26 May and ends on 7 August. Applicants must be able to work during this time frame.
Applications must be submitted in full by 11:59 PM EST on 7 December, 2025 to be considered for first priority selection. If the position is not filled following the first selection in December, however, the position will remain open and applications may be submitted until the last-call deadline at 11:59 PM EST January 25, 2025.
Typically rising juniors or seniors in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or similar technical degree
Must be secret clearance eligible, however, current valid clearance is not required. As seen on https://www.state.gov/security-clearance-faqs/, you must be a U.S. citizen to receive a security clearance.
You will hear from program staff by early December regarding interview selection. Interviews will be scheduled for the month of December.
For any questions about the application or ACE in general, please contact ace@griffissinstitute.org.