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VICEROY Virtual Institute

The VICEROY Virtual Institute (VI) is a Department of Defense (DOD) sponsored program focused on developing the next generation of leaders in cyber, intelligence, and information warfare. The "CREATORS" consortium of Virginia Tech and Old Dominion University is a commonwealth collaboration aimed at providing cadet and civilian students with experiential and skills-based experiences. This program focuses on building a pathway for students that aspire to work with or in the Department of Defense. Students involved in VICEROY will have the opportunity to collaborate on challenging applied research projects at the Virginia Tech National Security Institute, compete for DOD internships, achieve cyber certifications, and will receive professional mentorship.

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Our fall 2025 application is now closed. We announced selection decisions mid-September 2025.

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  • Attain knowledge in a specific cyber-related field
  • Work with teams of faculty and fellow students to solve complex national security problems
  • Access funding for cyber certifications
  • Access mentorship, networking, and other career development resources
  • Develop practical, result-oriented skills to complement your academic achievements
  • Receive invitations to DOD career fairs and summer internships at a variety of government labs and organizations
  • Receive competitive stipend or research assistantships

Students will be required to meet the following requirements for consideration:

  • Cadets/Midshipmen, Citizen Leader Cadets, and other DOD-aspiring students looking for careers in cybersecurity, intelligence, information warfare, and electronic warfare or communications.
  • Degrees and/or Minors in CS, CE, and similar programs preferred
  • Maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA
  • Must be U.S. Citizens and maintain security clearance eligibility
  • Must be able to work in-person in Blacksburg, VA
  • Open to all Students (Note: Freshmen as volunteer participants only)

Students will be required to meet the following requirements after acceptance into the program:

  • Maintain a minimum 3.2 GPA
  • Participate in an applied learning research project
  • Participate in all Faculty-directed courseware, assignments, and work
  • Join and actively participate in the Virginia Tech Cyber Club
  • Compete in at least one cyber competition
  • Participate at the annual Hume Center Colloquium

If you have questions, please contact humecenter@vt.edu