Welcome to the official University Engagement page for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s (DTRA) Chemical and Biological Technologies Department in its role as the Joint Science and Technology Office (JSTO) for the Chemical and Biological Defense Program (CBDP).

SMART PRORGAM SPOTLIGHT

DTRA-JSTO has released its latest webinar recording, featuring a “SMART Program Spotlight.”

During this session, you will hear from DTRA subject matter experts and the SMART Deputy Program Manager about how to navigate the SMART Scholarship-for-Service Program’s application process. You’ll also get the chance to hear personal tips, accomplishments, and experiences from SMART scholars who continue to support DTRA JSTO in enabling the Department of Defense (DoD).

WEBINAR SERIES

NAVIGATING USAJOBS

DTRA JSTO released a university engagement webinar recording on “Navigating USAJOBS.”

Please utilize this resource to learn about how to successfully leverage USAJOBS to research and apply for internships, fellowships, postdoctoral, and employment opportunities within the DoD. You will also learn more about DTRA JSTO’s mission and strategic priorities.

STUDENT WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITIES

DTRA JSTO hosted a university engagement webinar on “Student Workforce Opportunities” on Wednesday, September 30, 2020.

Please utilize this resource to learn about internships, fellowships, postdoctoral, and employment opportunities available throughout the DoD. You will also hear more about DTRA JSTO's mission and its role within the CBDP.

DOING BUSINESS WITH DTRA

DTRA JSTO hosted a university engagement webinar on “Doing Business with DTRA” on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

Please use this resource to learn about how universities and researchers can engage with DTRA. You will hear about key strategies needed to successfully work with DTRA, steps to navigate the federal procurement rules, and information about how the contracting process is being streamlined through the Other Transactions Authority (OTA).