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26 Summer Research Programs for High School Students in 2024

Research is becoming one of the most important ways for high school students to spend their time during the summer. Often considered a tier 1 or tier 2 extracurricular, using College Vine’s ranking system , research experience is a distinctive advantage in the college admission process, and has become an important activity on college applications. A research project has an even higher impact for high school students if the program that they attend is selective, or the research they do is published or reaches a broader audience.

In this post, we outline 25 summer research programs that high school students can apply to this summer. Some of these are free and some of them charge tuition.

25 High School Summer Research Opportunities in 2023:

1.   Lumiere Research Scholar Program

The Lumiere Research Scholar Program stands as a rigorous research program tailored for high school students. Stemming from the Lumiere Research Scholar Program, renowned for its extensive one-on-one research opportunities for high school students, the foundation provides the same access to independent research experiences at zero cost.

In our flagship program, we pair talented high-school students with world-class Ph.D.   mentors  to work 1-on-1 on an independent research project . At the end of the 12-week program, you’ll develop an independent research paper. You can choose topics from subjects such as psychology, physics, economics, data science, computer science, engineering, chemistry, international relations, and more. You can  apply  here !

Cost : Need-based scholarship available

2. Veritas AI   - AI Fellowship

Veritas AI focuses on providing high school students who are passionate about the field of AI a suitable environment to explore their interests. The programs include collaborative learning, project development, and 1-on-1 mentorship.  These programs are designed and run by Harvard graduate students and alumni and you can expect a great, fulfilling educational experience. Students are expected to have a basic understanding of Python or are recommended to complete the AI scholars program before pursuing the fellowship. 

The   AI Fellowship  program will have students pursue their own independent AI research project. Students work on their own individual research projects over a period of 12-15 weeks and can opt to combine AI with any other field of interest. In the past, students have worked on research papers in the field of AI & medicine, AI & finance, AI & environmental science, AI & education, and more! You can find examples of previous projects here . 

$1,790 for the 10-week AI Scholars program

$4,900 for the 12-15 week AI Fellowship 

$4,700 for both

Need-based financial aid is available. You can apply here . 

3. Horizon 

Horizon offers trimester-long research programs for high school students across subject areas such as data science, machine learning, political theory, biology, chemistry, neuroscience, psychology, and more! You note that Horizon is one of the very few research programs for high school students that offers you the choice to engage in either quantitative or qualitative research!  Once you select a particular subject track as well as the type of research you wish to carry out, Horizon pairs you with a professor/PhD scholar from a reputed universities who act as mentor throughout your research journey.  As a participant, you will be expected to develop a 20-page research paper that you can send to prestigious journals for publication as a high school student. 

This program is a solid opportunity for you to pursue a research program in highly specialized fields, under the guidance of a top scholar.  The program also provides a letter of recommendation for each student, as well as detailed project feedback that you can use to work on future projects. Apply here !

Location : Virtual 

Application Date: May 21, 2024, for the summer cohort, and September 25, 2024, for the fall cohort 

Program Dates: 

Summer seminar - June 24, 2024 - September 2, 2024

Fall seminar - October 23, 2024 - February 19, 2025

Lab dates are flexible, but you must apply 4 weeks in advance.

Eligibility: High school students with good academic standing (>3.67/4.0 GPA) can apply. Most accepted students are 10th/11th graders! Only a couple of tracks require formal prerequisites, more details of which can be found here .

4. Spark Summer Internship Program (Spark SIP)

A program for students interested in computer science and related fields, Spark SIP offers students the opportunity to learn from and connect with prominent industry professionals, while undertaking research in real-world settings through the internship program. The program requires a student to be able to work full-time (30-40 hours per work) for 8-12 weeks throughout the summer to be eligible to participate. The program offers a maximum stipend of $500.

5. Research Science Institute (RSI)

RSI is generally considered the most selective research program for high school students in STEM. This program, hosted jointly by MIT and CEE, accepts about 80 students each year. In the program, students work with a Boston-based researcher on an independent project. At the end of the program, students then present their research to the broader community in a conference style. In 2019, there were about 1600 applicants for 80 spots or around a 5% acceptance rate for the program.

6. Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE)

This program combines college-level workshops and lab research in subjects such as civil and urban engineering, mechanical and electrical engineering, and robotics. It is open to high school sophomores and juniors. Students can get supervision from graduate or postdoctoral students at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering over the course of seven weeks. Students will also receive presentation and public speaking training from ARISE's partners at Irondale Ensemble Project, and will present their research findings to NYU faculty and graduate students, ARISE peers, other academic experts, family members, and friends at the program's concluding colloquium. A stipend of at least $750 is provided to each participant.

7. California Academy of Science Careers in Science (CiS) Intern Program

This long-running program, which began in 1996, allows San Francisco students from underrepresented populations in STEM professions to learn about science and sustainability while also receiving mentorship, building professional skills, and more – all while being compensated for their efforts. Throughout the program, students also participate in seminars and conferences.

8. Simons Summer Research Program  

Conducted from June 27th to July 29th this year, the Simons Summer Research Program gives high school students the opportunity to undertake hands-on research in a variety of disciplines, ranging from science and math to engineering. Students can join research teams, collaborate with faculty members, learn about laboratory equipment and methodologies, and get to fully experience life at a research university. Students must be 16+ to be eligible for application, and obtain 2 letters of recommendation. The program has an acceptance rate of about 8%. Students receive a stipend for their participation.

 Cost: None

9. Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP) (University of Iowa)

Designed for advanced students in their sophomore and junior years, this program is highly selective, and offers students the chance to conduct research in a wide list of fields ranging from Biochemistry to Religious Studies. Participants are placed under the guidance of a faculty mentor, and get to work in the laboratories of the University of Iowa campus. The length of the program is 5 weeks. Applications for this program close on February 18th.

Cost: $6395

10. Anson L. Clark Scholars Program

The Clark Scholars Program is a 6 week long comprehensive research program, giving students the opportunity to conduct research in practically every field, from accounting to dance to philosophy and everything in between. One-on-one research with academics, as well as weekly seminars, discussions, and field visits, are all part of the curriculum. With just 12 students selected each year, the Clark Scholars Program is very competitive. Applicants must be 17+ by the program start date. The program offers a stipend of $750. The application for this year closes on February 16th.

11. Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists (PROMYS)

PROMYS offers a 6 week long program for mathematically gifted students. The curriculum emphasizes exploration and discovery. Students in this program, which is open to all high school students above the age of 14, attend lectures, advanced seminars, conduct mathematical research, and work on problem sets alone or in groups. Each year, about 80 applications are accepted. The application deadline for PROMYS this year is March 15th.

Cost: $5,150 (financial aid is available for families earning under $60,000 per year)

12. University of Illinois High School STEM Research Program

This program is for rising high school juniors and seniors. Students are offered research experience in areas of various STEM fields, such as cancer immunology, pharmacogenomics of anticancer agents, physics, biophysics, bioengineering, and electrical engineering. Those accepted into the program are matched with another student and a teacher from the field of their choice. The program is 6 weeks long, with a required time commitment of 30-35 hours per week.

13. The Summer Science Program (SSP)

SSP is a research-based, intensive program that has been running since 1959 and is administered and maintained by alumni. Students participate in classroom work, lab sessions, guest lectures, and field trips in one of three available programs: Astrophysics, Biochemistry, or Genomics. Admission to SSP, which is open to current sophomores and juniors, is competitive, with a 10% acceptance rate.

Cost: $7,450 (financial aid is available for families earning under $70,000 per year)

14. Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR)

Students at SIMR collaborate with Stanford academics and researchers to conduct medical research. Students select one of eight study fields and are then allocated to a lab where they receive one-on-one mentorship. The program is open to current juniors and seniors, and is 8 weeks long. Each year, about 50 students are accepted. Students must be 16 years or older at the start of the program. Participants are given a minimum stipend of $500.

15. Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program

Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program (HOPP) offers a Summer Student Program for students to conduct independent research projects, while participating in extracurricular activities, training, and other possibilities. Students are guided by a postdoctoral fellow, graduate student, or research technician during the 8 week program. Once the program concludes, students present their projects at a poster symposium. Applications for the 2023 program are open till January 6, 2023.

16. Research in Materials Science Program (RIMS)

RIMS, which is hosted by the City University of New York’s Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), allows students to conduct research in ASRC facilities. They also attend professional development workshops during the 8-week program. Students earn a stipend for their participation, and admission is very competitive.

17. The Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program

The Jackson Laboratory Student Summer Program is a 10 week genetics and genomics research program for undergraduates and high school students who are 18 years old and have finished grade 12 at the time of enrollment (current seniors can apply). Only around 40 students, or about 3% of those who apply, are accepted each year. Students spend the summer engaged in an independent research project under the guidance of a mentor, with the goal of presenting their findings at the conclusion of the program. The program offers a stipend of $6000.

18. Perimeter Institute International Summer School for Young Physicists (ISSYP)

ISSYP is a summer program for current juniors and seniors who are interested in theoretical physics and want to pursue it in college. Students attend Perimeter Institute experts' talks on the newest theoretical physics issues, as well as short courses, keynote speeches, and mentorship sessions. ISSYP is a very competitive program that only accepts 30–40 students each year. While ISSYP used to be hosted at the Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario, it is now an entirely online program.

19. Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS)

Offered by Carnegie Mellon University, SAMS is for current sophomores and juniors from underrepresented backgrounds who want to earn college credit while "developing mastery of fundamental ideas in higher-level collegiate math and science." Classroom training, hands-on research projects, and professional and academic development courses are all part of SAMS. The program is 6 weeks long. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum taught by Carnegie Mellon University faculty.

20. National Institute of Health High School Summer Internship Program (HS-SIP)

HS-SIP provides high school students with the opportunity to do full-time biomedical research at NIH facilities, working alongside world-renowned professionals. Applicants must be juniors or seniors at the time of application and 17 years old at the commencement of the program to be considered. HS-SIP is extremely competitive, with only around 15% of candidates being accepted. The program length is 8 weeks, and offers a stipend of $2080 per month.

21. Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship Program

The Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship is an 8 week-long, full-time internship for rising high school senior students. The program is specifically designed for students from underrepresented communities, who are interested in the field of biomedical science. Along with receiving hands-on training on laboratory safety techniques and skills in the Fred Hutch Training Labs, students also participate in research education seminars, attend professional development workshops, and receive mentorship from Fred Hutch research groups. Applications for 2023 will open on February 1st. Students receive a stipend for their participation.

22. Rockefeller Summer Science Research Program (SSRP)

This summer program takes place at the Rockefeller University and is a full-time in-person research program from June 27 - August 11 (tentatively). Students must be 16+ at time of application to be eligible and must be a current high school junior or senior. The program requires a letter of recommendation. Applications close early for this program (usually the fall of the summer before), so be sure to apply early!

23. Coriell Institute For Medical Research Summer Experience

The Coriell Institute is a leader in stem cell research and genetic discoveries. Select students are invited to participate in the four-week Summer Experience, which allows them to work with world-renowned scientists and researchers. Students attend staff lectures, conduct independent research, learn data analysis, attend a resume-building session, and present their findings in a final presentation. The program gives participants the opportunity to work in Coriell's Cytogenomics and Stem Cell labs while also receiving a $1,000 stipend. Before beginning the program, students must be 17 years old.

24. Howard Hughes Medical Institute Jump Start Program

This STEM program selects a group of 50 students to the University of Maryland campus for a week-long summer program focusing on biomedical science research. Seminars and professional development sessions are available to students. Junior and senior students who have completed AP Biology and Chemistry curriculum before enrolling are eligible to participate in the program. Transcripts and a letter of reference from a scientific instructor are required, as well as a personal statement describing an event or person that sparked the student’s interest in science.

25. City Of Hope Cancer Center Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy

This 10-week program selects 100 students each year from a field of over 2000 applicants. Selected students are compensated for their time with a $4,000 stipend. Alongside attending seminars and laboratory sessions with the staff, students can create their own research biomedical projects under the recognized mentoring of the City of Hope facilitators. The curriculum ends in the completion of a research paper, which is then presented at the end of the program. Students must be 16 years old before their first day on campus and have completed chemistry and biology classes in high school before applying.

Bonus options:

BioResearch Academy is a fully residential program that takes take place at Emmanuel College in Boston (July 5th - 18th). The program is designed for high school students who are interested in biological sciences. The program has been developed by Dr. Sam Kunes who has been on the faculty of Harvard University for 30 years where he teaches cell biology and neuroscience.

Cost: $5,500 (including housing, meals and other activities)

How to find research opportunities:

Consider applying to multiple research programs or reaching out to faculty members by cold-emailing/calling them for a research project. The key is to stay wide and open to a variety of areas.

Most research programs do not have a path to then publish your research. Publications can be a long and difficult process, but if it’s of interest, you can learn about the path to publication here.

25. UC San Diego Academic Connections Research Scholars

This summer program selects 25 students to work on research, individually with a UCSD faculty researcher, in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, or Nanotechnology. Students receive access to laboratories on campus. The program is available to rising sophomore, junior, and senior students. The program lasts 6 weeks.

Cost: $4200

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31 Research Opportunities + Internships for High Schoolers in 2024

What’s covered:.

• Research Opportunities and Internships for High School Students
• How to Find Research Opportunities in High School
• How Will Doing Research Impact Your College Chances?

Research drives innovation across every field of study, from natural sciences to health to history. Pursuing curiosity can impact industries, drive policy, and help us to better understand the world around us. Without curiosity and research, our society would surely stagnate. 

Contrary to popular belief, however, you don’t have to be a seasoned professional to conduct meaningful research. There are plenty of opportunities for high school students to get a head start on their future careers and contribute to substantial change. Keep reading to learn about 30 great opportunities for students looking for early chances to conduct research! 

Research Opportunities and Internships for High School Students 

1. memorial sloan kettering human oncology and pathogenesis program.

Application Deadline: February 9

Location: New York, NY

Duration: Eight weeks (June 27 – August 22)

Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) is one of the most well-known cancer centers in the world. The Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program (HOPP) at MSK hosts a Summer Student Program for students to conduct independent research projects while participating in extracurricular activities, training, and other opportunities.  

During the eight-week program, participants work with a mentor who will act as a supervisor to help them develop their research skills. Additionally, students have the opportunity to complete an independent research project that aligns with their mentor’s work. All participants will present their projects at a poster session at the end of the summer.

To participate, you must have completed at least 9th grade by June 2024, be at least 14 years old by June 27, have a 3.5 GPA in science subjects, and submit two letters of recommendation. This is a paid opportunity—participants will receive a stipend. 

2. Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program  

Application Deadline: January 5 

Duration: Seven weeks (June 24 – August 8) 

The Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program allows high school students to conduct real, innovative research over seven weeks through the renowned Rockefeller University, under the guidance of leading scientists. 

SSRP scholars will be able to design and conduct their own research project as part of a themed research track, which is modeled after a Rockefeller research topic and/or technique, with the help of scientist mentors from the Rockefeller community. Most of the research will be conducted in the RockEDU Laboratory—a 3,000-square-foot research space specifically dedicated to developing biomedical research skills.

Students must be at least 16 years old by the start of the program to participate.  

3. Lumiere Research Scholar Program

Application Deadline : Varies by cohort. Main summer deadlines are March 15, April 15, and May 15

Location:  Remote — you can participate in this program from anywhere in the world!

Duration: Options range from 12 weeks to 1 year

Founded by Harvard & Oxford researchers, the Lumiere Research Scholar Program is a rigorous research program tailored for high school students. The program pairs high-school students with PhD mentors to work 1-on-1 on an independent research project . At the end of the 12-week program, you’ll have written an independent research paper! You can choose research topics from subjects such as medicine, computer science, psychology, physics, economics, data science, business, engineering, biology, and international relations.

This program is designed to accommodate your schedule—you can participate in the summer, fall, winter, or spring, and the program is also conducted fully remotely. While you must be currently enrolled in high school and demonstrate high academic achievement (most students have an unweighted GPA of 3.3), no previous knowledge of your field of interest is required. The cost of the program ranges from $2,800 to $8,900, but financial aid is available.

Note that this is a selective program. Last year, over 4000 students applied for 500 spots in the program. You can find more details about the application here .

4. Research Science Institute (RSI)

Application Deadline: December 13 

Location: Cambridge, MA

Duration: Five weeks (June 23 – August 3) 

The prestigious RSI, which takes place at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) annually, brings together 100 of the world’s top high school students. The free program blends on-campus coursework with off-campus science and technology research. 

Participants complete individual research projects while receiving mentorship from experienced scientists and researchers, and present their findings through oral and written reports in a conference-style setting at the end of the program. 

5. NYU Tandon – Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE)

Application Deadline: March 6

Duration: 10  weeks (June 3 – August 9)

Open to New York City high school students who will complete 10th or 11th grade in June 2024, the ARISE program provides access to college-level workshops and lab research across fields like bio, molecular, and chemical engineering, robotics, computer science, and AI.

Over the course of 10 weeks—four virtual and six in person—participants will receive guidance from graduate or postdoctoral students at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. 

6. Simons Summer Research Program

Application Deadline: February 7

Location: Stony Brook, NY

Duration: Five weeks (July 1 – August 9) 

During Stony Brook ’s Simons Summer Research Program, high school students conduct hands-on research in areas like science, math, and engineering while working with faculty mentors. Simons Fellows have the opportunity to join real research teams and learn about laboratory equipment and techniques. They also attend weekly faculty research talks and participate in special workshops, tours, and events. 

At the closing poster symposium, students will receive a stipend for their participation. To apply, you must be at least 16 years old by the start of the program and currently be in your junior year. 

7. SPARK Summer Mentorship Program

Application Deadline: N/A

Location: Greater Seattle area

Duration: 8-10 weeks 

SPARK is a summer mentorship program that pairs high-achieving and highly motivated high schoolers with industry experts, university professors, and mentors to conduct research on customers and financial markets. The program is only open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents.  

8. MDI Biological Laboratory – Biomedical Bootcamp 2024

Application Deadline: March 18 

Location: Bar Harbor, ME

Duration: One week (July 15 – 19) 

In this bootcamp, students will receive a hands-on introduction to biomedical research at MDI Biological Laboratory. Participants will learn essential scientific skills such as experimental design and hypothesis testing, cutting-edge laboratory techniques, data analysis, bioinformatics, and scientific communication. 

During the program, scientists and bioentrepreneurs at the lab will help participants explore scientific ethics at large, as well as career paths in biomedicine, research, and entrepreneurship in Maine and beyond.

Participants must be at least 16 years old by the start of the program and must be entering their junior or senior year in September 2024, or graduating in June 2024. 

9. Boston University – Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) Internship  

Application Deadline: February 14  

Location: Boston, MA

Duration: Six weeks (June 30 – August 9)  

RISE is a six-week program for rising seniors with an interest in pursuing a major and/or career in STEM. There are a multitude of tracks available, in areas such as astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, and neuroscience. In each track, students conduct research under the mentorship of Boston University faculty, postdoctoral fellows, or graduate students. They will also attend weekly workshops with their peers. 

10. The Wistar Institute – High School Program in Biomedical Research

Application Deadline: March 31 

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Duration: Four weeks (July 15 – August 8) 

A leading biomedical research organization, The Wistar Institute is an ideal setting for students to learn research skills. Participants will complete their own research project while being trained in a principal investigator’s laboratory. They’ll also attend seminars, receive mentorship, and deliver a final presentation about their work.

Students are expected to participate Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Absences of more than two consecutive days cannot be accommodated. Students will receive a stipend of $1,000 upon completion of the program, to compensate for commuting costs or other personal expenses accrued during the program. 

11. California Academy of Sciences – Careers in Science (CiS) Intern Program

Application Deadline: April 1, 2024

Location: San Francisco, CA

Duration: Multi-year, year-round participation (after school and on weekends)

This long term program gives San Francisco students from communities that are underrepresented in STEM the opportunity to learn about the world of science and sustainability. Students receive mentorship, develop career skills, and more—all while getting paid for their work. Students also attend workshops and conferences throughout the course of the program. 

12. NASA OSTEM Internship

Application Deadline: February 2

Location: Varies

Duration: Varies

NASA offers a variety of internships for high school students across its numerous campuses. Interns gain real-world work experience by working side by side with research scientists and engineers, which will strengthen their resume and help prepare them for their eventual careers. All participants must be at least 16 years old and enrolled in high school full time.

13. New-York Historical Society Student Historian Internship Program

Application Deadline: April 7

Duration: July 9 – August 15

Not all research is conducted in STEM subjects! Developed for students interested in history, the New-York Historical Society’s Student Historian Program gives participants the opportunity to conduct research on a history topic—2024’s theme is Our Composite Nation: Frederick Douglass’ America . During the program, participants will work with historian mentors, visit history archives around New York City, lead gallery tours, and develop their historical thinking, communication, and digital media skills.

Applicants must be entering grades 10, 11, or 12, and live in the New York City metro area. This opportunity is unpaid for most participants, but some interns with demonstrated financial need can potentially receive a stipend.

14. Adler Planetarium Summer High School Internship  

Application Deadline: March 1

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: Six weeks (July 8 – August 14)

During this summer internship program, students will learn about the Adler Planetarium and the career opportunities within it and planetariums and museums in general, in areas ranging from Visitor Experience and Learning to Research. Students will also get the chance to see how research gets translated into a museum experience. 

15. Zuckerman Institute Brain Research Apprenticeships in New York at Columbia University (BRAINYAC)

Application Deadline: TBA for 2025 program

Duration: Eight weeks  

BRAINYAC participants receive the rare opportunity to work on research in a lab at Columbia University , one of the most prestigious institutions in the world, as high school students, which results in a stronger, more comprehensive understanding of how scientific discovery happens. They connect with real scientists, acquire essential research and laboratory skills, and learn about advances in neuroscience research. 

In order to apply, you must be in 10th or 11th grade and must be nominated by one of the program’s partners—S-PREP, Lang Youth Medical, Double Discovery Center, Columbia Secondary School, or BioBus.  

16. Brookfield Zoo King Conservation Science Scholars Program

Application Deadline: Rolling admission 

Location: Brookfield, IL

Duration: N/A

Interactive workshops, fun activities, research, and community-based projects are at the core of this exciting internship. It’s an excellent opportunity for students who love animals and also want to gain research skills in the domains of zoology, environmental science, and conservation. 

As a King Scholar, you’ll learn about different topics through Foundation Courses, such as Diversity Awareness and Introduction to Conservation, all while networking with others and preparing for college and an eventual career in a related field. After one year of participation, you’ll be invited to apply for scholarships and paid positions at the zoo. 

17. The Science Research Mentoring Program (SRMP) at the American Museum of Natural History  

Application Deadline: March 8

Duration: One year (August to June) 

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the most iconic and fascinating places in New York City. Its Science Research Mentoring Program is an amazing opportunity for NYC high school students to conduct a yearlong research project with Museum scientists. 

Students in SRMP get paid to learn how scientific research is conducted. Depending on their topic of study, students can learn a variety of different research skills, like working with DNA in the lab, analyzing data from space-based telescopes, reading scientific articles, and learning to code and analyze data in Python, R, and other programming languages. 

18. Anson L. Clark Scholars Program

Application Deadline:   February 15

Location: Lubbock, TX

Duration: Seven weeks (June 16 – August 1) 

Through the Anson L. Clark Scholar Program, an intensive seven-week summer research program for twelve highly qualified high school juniors and seniors, students will gain hands-on experience with practical research alongside experienced and knowledgeable faculty at Texas Tech University .

Students can choose to participate in research in one field from a broad variety of options, including cell and molecular biology, chemistry, computer science, economics, engineering, history, and more! 

To apply, students must complete an online application that includes short essays, high school transcripts, test scores (at least a PSAT if no others are available), three recommendations (at least two from teachers), and a list of the student’s top five activities.

19. UChicago Data Science Institute Summer Lab Program  

Application Deadline: January 16 

Duration: Eight weeks (June 10 – August 2)

The Data Science Institute Summer Lab Program is an immersive eight-week paid summer research program at the University of Chicago . During the program, high school and undergraduate students are paired with a data science mentor, whose expertise could be in computer science, data science, social science, climate and energy policy, public policy, materials science, biomedical research, or another related field.

Participants will hone their research methodology, research practice, and teamwork skills. No prior research experience is required to apply. All participants will receive access to applied data science research, which they will use to craft a research project. The project findings will be presented in a video that will be shown at an end-of-summer symposium.

20. UT Austin College of Natural Sciences High School Research Academy

Application Deadline: March 24

Location: Austin, TX

Duration: Five weeks (June 10 – July 17) 

Through UT Austin ’s HSRA, high school students participate in interdisciplinary research projects being conducted by active College of Natural Sciences laboratories in fields such as biochemistry, biology, environmental science, genetics, neuroscience, genome engineering, data analytics, ecology, and more. 

There is a scholarship fund for underserved groups, so some stipends and free tuition scholarships may be available to students with demonstrated financial need. 

21. Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience – Summer Research Internship

Location: Jupiter, FL

Duration: Six weeks (June 17 – July 26) 

The MPFI Summer Research Internship offers rising juniors and seniors an immersive laboratory experience where they can learn from seasoned researchers. The program is designed specifically for students with an interest in brain structure, function and development, and the advanced imaging techniques and technologies used in neuroscience. 

Program participants will participate in research projects alongside MPFI scientists, prepare a written scientific abstract based on their research project, and deliver a short presentation at the end of the summer. Research tracks include neuroscience, scientific computer programming, and mechanical engineering as it relates to neuroscience.

Applicants must be entering their junior or senior years in a Palm Beach or Martin County high school, be residents of one of those two counties, and be at least 16 by the beginning of the internship. Interns will be paid at a rate of $12.50 per hour.

22. Lincoln Park Zoo Malott Family Zoo Intern Program

Application Deadline: March 11 

Duration: Seven weeks (June 24 – August 9) 

During this paid seven-week program, high school students learn how to educate others about animal and conservation sciences while crafting digital messages to engage audiences. The program culminates in a final project. Throughout the internship, students meet with researchers and the Animal Care staff to explore careers in the animal science and conservation fields. 

Applicants must be Chicago residents between the ages of 15-18, and must be entering grades 10-12 or their freshman year of college by the start of the internship.

23. The Scripps Research High School Internship Program  

Application Deadline: April 19

Location: La Jolla, CA

Duration: Seven weeks  

The Scripps Research Institute’s La Jolla, California headquarters is proud to offer a seven-week hands-on research experience for San Diego County high schoolers. The program is specially designed to expose students to careers in the biological and chemical sciences, to provide hands-on laboratory experience, and to motivate and prepare students for continuing education in STEM. 

Because Scripps is committed to increasing the number of students from underrepresented communities in STEM college programs, a special emphasis is placed on identifying and recruiting students who are from groups that are historically underrepresented in the sciences. All students will receive a $4,760 stipend.

24. QuarkNet Summer Research Program  

Application Deadline: January 31

Location: DuPage County, IL

Duration: Seven weeks (June 17 – August 2) 

High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a strong interest in STEM have a unique opportunity to work with scientists on research projects during this paid seven-week program at the prestigious Fermilab, located just outside of Chicago near Batavia, IL.

Interns are encouraged to indicate areas in which they have a particular interest, although research projects vary yearly based on the work ongoing at the lab. Broadly speaking, Fermilab’s focus is on particle physics.

Required application materials include a questionnaire, a letter of recommendation, and an essay. To apply, students must have U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status and must provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Participants will be paid at a rate of $17.20 per hour.

25. RISE Environmentor Internship

Location: Far Rockaway, NY

Duration: Six weeks (July 1 – August 15)

The Environmentor Internship offers a great opportunity for 9th through 11th graders who live or attend school near the Rockaway Peninsula to gain firsthand research experience. Participants are mentored by scientists from local universities and research institutions as they work on projects focused on the Rockaway shoreline. Past research topics have included sea turtle strandings, octopus behavior, mussel denitrification, and dolphin fin morphology.

Students will also take part in water safety courses, receive CPR training, and explore on-water activities like kayaking and surfing. Students receive up to a $1,200 stipend, as well as community service hours for their participation in the program.

26. Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR)

Application Deadline: February 24

Location: Stanford, CA

Duration: Eight weeks (June 10 – August 1)

Students in this summer program are given the chance to perform research on a medically oriented project and work side by side with Stanford University students, researchers, and faculty. Students can choose from eight areas of research, including topics like immunology, cancer biology, and bioinformatics, which are all designed to increase their interest in the biological sciences and provide a deeper understanding of how scientific research is conducted.

The program is open to current high school juniors and seniors. Students will receive a minimum $500 stipend for their participation in the program.

27. Secondary Student Training Program

Application Deadline: February 16

Location: Iowa City, IA

Duration: June 19 – July 26

High schoolers in grades 10 and 11 can take part in an immersive research experience, which will allow them to explore their interests, enhance their academic skills, and build relationships with their peers during this research-focused summer program.

Participants can choose from a multitude of research areas, ranging from biology to industrial and systems engineering to religious studies. The program culminates with students creating and presenting a poster of their findings. All participants will live on the University of Iowa ‘s campus for the duration of the program, and have access to all of the university’s libraries, study areas, and computer facilities.

Although this program is quite expensive, with a fee of $7,500, financial aid is available to cover up to 95% of the cost.

28. Young Scholars Summer STEMM Research Program

Location: Urbana, IL

Duration: Six weeks (June 20 – August 2)

This program, offered by the prestigious Grainger College of Engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) , allows students to gain hands-on research experience in fields such as cancer immunology, AI, physics, quantum mechanics, and electrical engineering. They will also build valuable general life skills by participating in seminars on topics ranging from the college admission process to how to communicate scientifically.

The program is open to rising 10th through 12th graders from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Iowa, and Wisconsin.

29. Summer Science Program (SSP)

Duration: Varies depending on location and field of focus

Students in the SSP get the chance to work in small teams on a real research project and gain firsthand experience taking and analyzing data. Research opportunities are offered in three fields—astrophysics, biochemistry, and genomics—and are held at a variety of institutions, including University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Georgetown University , Purdue University , and New Mexico State University .

The program is open to high school juniors, although a small number of exceptional sophomores have attended the program. You must be between 15-19 to participate, and have completed prerequisite coursework, which varies by field. Financial aid is available for this program.

30. The Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program

Application Deadline: January 29

Location: Bar Harbor, ME, and Farmington, CT

Duration: 10 weeks (June 1 – August 10)

Students immerse themselves in genetics and genomics research while learning about laboratory discovery and scientific communication, as well as building professional skills. Over the course of the 10-week program, students work with a mentor to develop a research project, implement their plan, analyze their data, and report their results.

This prestigious program is competitive. Just 40 students are selected to participate annually. Participants receive a $6,500 stipend and have their room, board, and travel expenses covered.

31. Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship Program

Application Deadline: March 31

Location: Seattle, WA

Duration: Eight weeks (June 24 – August 16) 

This full-time, paid internship opportunity offers students a chance to immerse themselves in activities at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center, one of the top cancer research centers in the world. The program begins with two weeks of laboratory training and is followed by six weeks of mentored activities, research seminars, workshops focused on college and careers, and social activities.

The program is open to high schoolers entering their senior year with a strong interest in science and high academic achievement, and is specifically aimed at students from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical science. Interns receive a stipend upon successful completion of the program.

How to Find Research Opportunities in High School 

Define your area of interest .

Before you start looking for opportunities, narrow your area of interest a bit, whether it’s cancer, engineering, computer science, neuroscience, or something else entirely. Also bear in mind that while there may be more STEM opportunities available for high school students, research isn’t limited to these fields—research is also a key component of the social sciences, humanities, and other non-STEM fields. 

While you should be somewhat specific about what you’re hoping to research, don’t narrow your scope so much that it’s impossible to find a valuable opportunity, especially since opportunities for high schoolers in general are more limited than they are for students who have completed at least some college.

Talk to People in Your Immediate Circle 

Teachers, neighbors, your family, parents of friends, friends of your parents—any of these people could know about a research opportunity for you, or at least know someone else who does. Throughout your life, you will find that networking is often the key to finding career opportunities. 

Leveraging your network can help you uncover unique opportunities crowdsourced by the people who know you best—the best opportunities aren’t always hosted by large universities or programs. 

Reach Out to Local Institutions and Laboratories 

In addition to networking with your immediate circle, reach out to local facilities, such as labs, hospitals, clinics, and universities that conduct research. Even if opportunities aren’t publicized, these institutions and laboratories may be willing to make room for you. Remember: when pitching your idea, don’t make it too niche—this will make it more difficult to find a fit and market your skills to labs. 

Cast a Wide Net 

Research opportunities are hard to secure, especially when you’re a young student, so you need to be persistent. You may need to write a hundred emails, but if you put in the effort and cast a wide net, you’ll vastly improve your chances of landing a great opportunity. 

Try not to be too picky, either. Of course, you shouldn’t just accept any offer , especially if it doesn’t appeal to you. But even if the opportunity doesn’t align perfectly with your skills and interests, it can still be a great chance to gain experience and make you a better candidate for future experiences.

How Will Doing Research Impact Your College Chances? 

How much participating in research enhances your college admissions profile depends on many factors, including the scope of the project, the prestige of the program or institution, your individual role and performance, the institution’s connections to or sponsorships by certain colleges, and even how much weight a college places on extracurricular activities in general. 

Generally speaking, there are four tiers of extracurricular activities that colleges think about when reviewing applicants’ activities. Selective, competitive, and prestigious activities are often found in the top tiers, Tier 1 and Tier 2. Tier 1 includes things such as being a highly recruited basketball player or an award-winning national science fair competitor. 

Tier 2 is similar, but is usually reserved for activities that are less exceptional than those in Tier 1. Tiers 3 and 4 are reserved for more common extracurricular achievements, such as holding school leadership positions or being a member of a debate team.

Research usually falls into Tier 2, and some particularly prestigious opportunities could even be Tier 1. That’s because it’s somewhat unusual for high school students to conduct research in professional and collegiate settings, so it’s more likely to impress colleges than other kinds of extracurricular activities.

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For high schoolers, the summer is one of the best times to gain hands-on experiences to build their resume, learn new skills and gain exposure to their potential career choices. By attending summer programs, students can get a taste of what college will be like while meeting peers from around the country. Summer programs can vary in length and cost, so students should do their research first to ensure that the program fits their interests and budget.

What To Look For In A Summer Program

Students building their resumes for competitive colleges might wonder what type of program will be the best option for them. Ultimately, they should follow their interests and ensure they can get hands-on experiences throughout the summer. Students sit in a classroom all year, so using the summer to participate in activities that allow them to utilize skills in a practical setting, while working with others, can be beneficial.

Summer programs can be a great way for high school students to gain hands-on skills while meeting ... [+] new students from around the world.

Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a rise in virtual programs, which can be an excellent alternative for students who don't have the flexibility to travel to a summer program or have other commitments that make an in-person camp impossible. Many virtual programs have a high level of interaction between the students and the instructor. These options might also be less expensive because they don't require students to pay for on-campus housing.

Is Paying For A Summer Program Bad?

Some competitive programs like Research Science Institute (RSI) or the Texas Tech Clark Scholars will offer their program free of charge to all their students, regardless of their financial status. Because of these programs' prestige and price tag, they are extraordinarily competitive and will take only a select few students. Getting into a high-caliber program can help elevate the student’s college application and show the students advanced abilities in that particular field.

On the other hand, some summer programs can be prohibitively expensive: for example, numerous universities offer programs costing over $10,000. While they might be more costly because you are paying for the name-brand, you also get a hands-on instructor dedicated solely to teaching you over the next few weeks. Attending a top university’s summer program will likely not increase your chances of getting accepted to the undergrad, but it can still be a great opportunity for students to learn something new this summer.

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Before writing off a paid program as inherently “bad,” look at what the program offers. Some paid programs can still be highly competitive and give students similar opportunities as rigorous free summer programs. Therefore, the program's value can still be worth the cost as long as you get something out of it in return.

When To Apply To Summer Programs

Many summer programs will open their applications in November or December, with the deadlines in January or February. Students should start working on the summer program essays as soon as the application opens in order to give themselves adequate time.

While most summer programs start to release their decision in April, it means that students who were either rejected or didn't apply at all might be scrambling for plans for the summer. Luckily, there are a few programs that still have rolling deadlines or late spring deadlines.

Summer Programs With Late Deadlines

Medical or research focused summer programs, bethel college summer science institute.

• Program focus: Some research areas include Probability: Know Your Odds, Biology in the Wild!, Nutritional Chemistry, Measuring Skin Color: Shades of Bias and Neuroscience of Music.
• Dates: May 30 - June 3, 2023 (in-person); 4 one-week sessions from June 11 - July 14, 2023 (virtual)
• Deadline: April 17
• Pre-requisites: Open to students entering grades 10-12
• In-Person and virtual options available

Bridge Undergraduate Science Jr. Program (BUGS Jr) at University of Southern California

• Program focus: Students will spend 30 hours a week in their research activities, as well as participate in mandatory weekly programmatic activities. Students can research any topic as long as it relates to the human body and human health. You must find a research lab yourself; The Bridge Institute does not assist in finding a lab for you.
• Cost: None; students will be paid an $800 stipend
• Dates: June 19 - August 5, 2023
• Deadline: April 30, 2023
• Pre-requisites: Rising 9-12 graders

Future Physicians at University of Southern California

• Program focus: Shadow physicians at Children’s Hospital, Los Angeles, learn from physician guest speakers and gain exposure to basic suturing skills.
• Cost: $10,020 for residential students; $7160 for commuter students
• Dates: June 18 - July 15, 2023
• Deadline: May 5, but accepts on a rolling basis
• Pre-requisites: Must be 17 or older by June 19, 2023, no exceptions; proof of vaccination and TB results

Smith Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP)

• Program focus: They have a variety of different courses available, including Chemistry of Herbal Medicine, Designing Intelligent Robots, Global Youth Women’s Health, Novel Bacteriophage Discovery and Where the Body Meets the Mind.
• Cost: $4,630 for one session; $7,885 for both sessions
• Dates: Session 1: July 9 - 22, 2023, Session 2: July 23 - August 5, 2023
• Deadline: Rolling
• Pre-requisites: None

Summer Immersion in Medicine at Wake Forest

• Program focus: Students will visit healthcare facilities, participate in simulations and labs, and learn basic skills like suturing and taking blood pressure.
• Cost: $3,000
• Dates: June 11-16, 2023, or July 23-28, 2023,
• Deadline: None
• Pre-requisites: Open to current 9-12 graders

Research Scholars - Bioengineering Broad Overview and Techniques at UC San Diego

• Program focus: Research options include BioImaging & 3-D Printing, Mammalian Cell and Tissue Culture and BioMechanics & MechanoBiology. Students will be emailed a lab kit if they are doing it virtually.
• Cost: Varies from $1,300 to $2,900
• Dates: June 19-30 and June 12-16
• Pre-requisites: Students must be currently in grades 10-12 and be at least 14 for online courses and 15 for in-person courses
• In-person and virtual options available

Rising Researchers

• Program focus: Students get the opportunity to work one-on-one with a research mentor, complete a poster presentation, and have their work published in a research journal. Throughout the program, students will learn advanced research and data analysis skills. This program is affiliated with Moon Prep.
• Cost: $4,900
• Dates: 10 weekly sessions
• Deadline: None, students are accepted on a rolling basis and can start on their schedule

Business Focused Summer Programs

Camp business at drexel university.

• Program focus: The progress teaches students the basics of business, including finance, management, accounting, the stock market and financial technology.
• Cost: $950 (commuter session) and $2,000 (residential session)
• Dates: July 9-14 (commuter session) and July 16-21 (residential session)
• Deadline: May 1, 2023, but accepted on a rolling basis

Wharton Global Youth Program at the University of Pennsylvania

• Program focus: Students can choose from classes, including Future of the Business World, Sports Business Academy, Essentials of Leaderships and Understanding Your Money.
• Cost: Varies from $329 to $4,099
• Dates: Programs typically last 1-3 weeks and run from June to August.
• Deadline: May 3, 2023
• Pre-requisites: High school students currently enrolled in grades 9-12 are typically eligible. Requirements will vary from program to program

​​Entrepreneurship Academy at Georgetown University

• Program focus: Students will learn the basics of starting a business, including prototype testing, business operations and market research.
• Cost: $5,500
• Dates: July 2-14
• Pre-requisites: Be a current or rising 9-12 grader and have a GPA of at least 2.0. Some programs will have an age restriction.
• Program focus: The program teaches students how to build a business and marketing plan, financial model and investor proposal.
• Cost: $797-$3,997
• Dates: 4-12 weeks; programs are starting each month

Tech-Focused Summer Programs

Summer program for automation, robotics, and coding (sparc) at new york university.

• Program focus: This program teaches students about robotics and will combine concepts from computer science, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering. Students will also learn how to use micro-controllers, interface sensors and actuators.
• Cost: $2,825 (commuter) and $3,795 (residential)
• Dates: June 20-30; July 10-21; July 31-August 11
• Deadline: Preference is given to applicants who apply before April 20, 2023
• Pre-requisites: Rising 9-12 graders and must be 14 the day program begins

Frontiers STEM Summer Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institution

• Program focus: This program allows students to explore different STEM fields, including Aerospace Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering and more.
• Cost: $3,495
• Dates: July 9-21 and July 23-August 4
• Pre-requisites: Rising 10-12 graders

Terp Young Scholars at the University of Maryland

• Program focus: Students can choose one 3-credit course to participate in. Options include Introduction to Computing; Enterprise, Leadership and Markets; International Political Relations; Multicultural Psychology in the U.S. and Introduction to Criminology.
• Cost: $1,500-$2,500
• Dates: July 10-28, 2023
• Deadline: May 1, 2023, with decisions released on a rolling basis

BlueStamp Engineering

• Program focus: Students will learn basic project-building skills as they create their own technology project from scratch. Some past projects include hovercrafts, remote/self-driving cars and machine learning.
• Cost: Up to $4,900 (in-person) and $2,200 (virtual)
• Dates: 2-6 weeks; multiple start dates
• Deadline: Early Enrollment: December 15, 2022-April 30, 2023. Late Enrollment May 1-May 31, 2023

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An opportunity for high school students to spend a summer working in the Intramural Research Program at the NIH.

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About this program, diversity and inclusion, hs-sip cohort programs, eligibility criteria, stipend and other compensation, before you apply, how to apply, selection process.

This program is for 11th and 12th graders interested in exploring careers in research and healthcare. With the exception of the HiSTEP program , these are full-time research positions within one of the NIH Institutes and Centers (IC) in the NIH Intramural Research Program. Research groups are located on all NIH campuses, including the main campus in Bethesda, MD.

High school summer interns are selected by a central committee in each Institute/Center and placed in a research group to work under the supervision of a Principal Investigator (PI). HS-SIP applicants should not contact NIH investigators directly to explore possible positions.

We offer research opportunities in biomedical, behavioral, and social sciences with opportunities to explore basic, translational, and clinical research. Students interested in biology, engineering, epidemiology, psychology, mathematics, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, nursing, physics, computer science, bioinformatics, and other health-related fields are invited to apply. Summer interns may not work in administrative offices or outside of the NIH IRP.

All NIH summer interns have access to:

• professional development programs focused on core competencies needed for success in science careers
• educational and career advising
• a comprehensive well-being and resilience program

We also sponsor Summer Poster Day , where our interns share their research with the NIH community.

Diversity strengthens our community. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and strongly encourage applications from:

• people from racial and ethnic groups that have been underrepresented in biomedical research and healthcare fields
• people with disabilities
• people who identify as LGBTQ+
• people disadvantaged by life circumstances that have negatively impacted their educational opportunities.

Our goal is to support diverse students to enter careers in research and healthcare. To help us achieve this, we sponsor two cohort programs for high school students. Interns in these cohort programs have access to all resources of the broader HS-SIP program and also participate in orientation, leadership, professional development, and well-being programs as part of a learning community. The curriculum of each cohort program is tailored to the educational needs of the groups and includes a focus on science, professional, and personal skill development. The OITE sponsors two HS-SIP cohort experiences:

• HiSTEP for current high school juniors who will be rising 12th graders in the summer; this is a part-time program and interns do not work in NIH research groups.
• HiSTEP 2.0 for current high school seniors; this is a full-time program and interns are placed in an NIH research group.

To apply for the NIH HS-SIP, and HS-SIP cohort programs, you must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. In addition, you must:

• Be 17 years of age or older on June 15, 2024.
• Be enrolled in high school as a junior or senior when you submit your application. U.S. citizens may apply if they are enrolled at least half-time in high school. U.S. permanent residents must be enrolled in a high school in the U.S. to be eligible.
• If you are under 18 years old by June 15, live within 40 miles of the NIH campus on which you will intern when you submit your application.

Applicants with a family member working at NIH should be aware of the strict nepotism policy , which may limit your ability to work in certain NIH institutes, centers, or research groups.

Stipends for summer interns are adjusted annually and are based on educational level. There is free parking on each NIH campus; summer interns on some campuses may be eligible to participate in the Transhare program .

All summer interns must present proof of health insurance to participate in the program.

The decision to come to the NIH as a summer intern is an important one.  In most cases these are full-time research positions, and it is not possible to take summer classes or tend to other responsibilities during work hours.

Research groups are located on several different NIH campuses, including the main campus in Bethesda, MD. Before you begin your application, we encourage you to learn more about:

• the NIH IRP and the mission of each Institute and Centers
• the various NIH campuses and the specific focus of the work performed there

Watch this important video before applying. It talks about the program and provides a framework for deciding if the program is right for you. It also discusses the application process and provides information on finding appropriate research groups.

Opening and closing dates

The HS-SIP application is currently closed.

The HS-SIP application closed on Friday, February 16, 2024 at noon ET. Reference letters are due before Friday, February 23, 2024 at noon ET.

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You must use the NIH Application Center to apply for this program:

• After you complete the required sections of your profile, you will be asked to select a preferred program. Choose 'Summer internships for high school students'.
• You must select 'Apply' next to ‘High School Summer Internship Program’ for your application to be considered for this program.
• Ensure that you are eligible for this program before clicking 'Start Application.'
• To complete your application, import any relevant information from your profile. You must also submit:
• Coursework & Exams - a list of coursework and grades
• CV/Resume - a list of your education, experience, and other relevant history ( see an example resume )
• References - the names and contact information of two references
• Letter/Statement - a cover letter broadly describing your prior research experiences, your current interests and career goals.

5. Review all of your materials carefully before you submit your application

HS-SIP applicants should not reach out directly to NIH Principal Investigators since HS-SIP selections are made centrally by the HS-SIP summer coordinator in each Institute/Center (IC). Reach out to the HS-SIP coordinator in the NIH IC you want to work. Follow the guidance they provide, as the application process differs in each IC.

Applications are reviewed by the NIH Institute/Center (IC) who select their own summer interns and provide the funding to support them. Successful candidates will be informed by the hiring IC. Many NIH research groups are unable to accommodate high school students due to safety concerns, and the acceptance rate of HS-SIP is ~7%. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants to seek other internship and employment opportunities.

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Stanford institutes of medicine summer research program, program description.

The Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) is an eight-week program in which high school students with a broad range of experiences, interests and backgrounds are invited to perform basic research with Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students and researchers on a medically-oriented project. The goals of the program include increasing interest in biological sciences and medicine in high school students and helping students to understand how scientific research is performed.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS  

ALL 3 of the following requirements must be met (no exceptions):

1) Students must currently be juniors or seniors at the time of application (as of the spring of 2024).  Students must be in the graduating class of 2024 or 2025.

2) Students must also be  16 years old or older  by the start of the program.

3)  Students must currently be living in and attending school in the U.S. AND must be  U.S. citizens or permanent residents  with a green card in order to apply.

Important Note:  Please read the MISSION link on the lefthand panel.  The selection process will heavily favor local (Bay Area) students. Please visit the FAQ for more information.  Also, students must be able to start the program on June 10, 2024.  

SUMMER 2024 UPDATE:

• The current plans are to have an in-person program for the summer of 2024.  
• Summer 2024 Program Dates:  June 10- August 1, 2024 (8 weeks)
• The online application and program information document will be available on our website on Wednesday, Dec. 20th, 2023 (at 5pm PST) .  Applications will be due Saturday, February 24th, 2024.

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Most Prestigious High School STEM Summer Research Programs (2023 – 2024)

College admissions is more competitive than ever, especially for students who are interested in pursuing a STEM major. Not only will you need high grades in the most rigorous math and science classes available to you, high SAT /ACT scores, and great teacher recommendation, but you will also need to demonstrate your excellence through extracurricular activities and, ideally, third party recognition. Pursuing your interest through high school STEM summer research programs is ideal.

Whether you are hoping to pursue a career in medicine, computer science, or another field entirely, setting yourself apart from the masses during high school through research is crucial.

High school summer STEM research programs and experiences will also help you gain exposure to the world of research and science, get a taste of what it’s really like to work in science, meet some of the top professionals in the field, and build lasting friendships with peers.

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Often the most prestigious and competitive high school summer programs are free as opposed to tuition-based programs which are often referred to as “pay to play.”

Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program

With year-round programs, asdrp is a program where students can gain meaningful research experience. many students are from the bay area but there are also some who work remotely. acceptance rates vary from 50 – 12% depending on the program you apply for., clark scholars program.

Held every summer at Texas Tech, the Clark Scholars Program allows students to engage in meaningful research with a small group of link-minded students.

Human Oncology and Pathogenesis Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering

One of the best cancer research and treatment facilities in the country is home to a top summer program for high school students. Participants conduct independent research projects and attend training sessions and tours to learn about clinical work in the field. Through HOPP, they will learn laboratory techniques and gain real-world experience.

The program runs for eight weeks. At HOPP’s culmination, students present their research at a poster session. They will also receive a stipend for their participation.

The Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program

This competitive summer program focuses on genetics and genomics research. Students who are at least 18 and have completed 12th grade at the start of the program work on an independent research project under the mentorship of JAX staff. At the culmination of the program, participants present their findings.

Only 40 students are selected for this 10-week program at Highseas or the University of Saint Joseph. Students receive a $6,000 stipend, and the program covers the cost of transportation, along with room and board.

MIT Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science (MITES)

Rising high school seniors, many of whom come from underrepresented or underserved communities, who are interested in engineering and science careers can explore their interests at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Students complete five courses across math, life sciences, physics, and humanities and participate in admissions counseling sessions, lab tours, and social events.

MIT Women’s Technology Program (WTP)

A program designed for young women the summer between the junior and senior years of high school, WTP allows students to delve into electrical engineering and computer science or mechanical engineering. This program is taught by MIT graduate students and is designed for students with little to no experience in computer science or engineering.

The National Institute of Health High School Summer Internship Program

Through HS-SIP, high school students have the chance to work side by side with leading scientists at the National Institute of Health (NIH) in biomedical research. The majority of students will work at NIH campuses in Bethesda, Baltimore, and Frederick, MD, although there are a limited number of positions in Hamilton, MT; Framingham, MA; Phoenix, AZ; and Detroit, MI. For their work, students earn a stipend.

Research Science Institute (RSI)

Hosted at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), RSI is the first free-of-cost program to combine hands-on research with science-based coursework, blending theory and practice. Each year, 80 students undertake real, independent research projects, working with leading scientists and building their own plans. At the culmination of five weeks, they deliver conference-style reports on their work. This is an extremely competitive and prestigious program and is considered the Rolls Royce of high school STEM programs.

Roswell Park Summer Cancer Research Experience Program

High school juniors who are residents of Western New York can gain scientific research experience through this program. Students focus on one of nine areas: Biostatistics, Cancer biophysics, Cancer cellular/molecular biology, Cancer genetics, Cancer prevention/epidemiology, Health behavior/cancer health disparities, Molecular pharmacology and cancer therapeutics, Tobacco regulatory science, or Tumor immunology.

In the past, students have focused on projects like “Dissecting the Neural-Vascular link in Head and Neck Cancer,” “The Role of Heat Shock Protein in Prostate Cancer Progression,” and “Cigarette Filter Ventilation and its Correlation with Risk and Sensory Perceptions in America’s Leading Cigarette Brands.” Along with conducting a research project, participants will receive classroom instruction on cancer basics and join seminars with professionals in the field.

Simons Summer Research Program

Simons allows motivated students to participate in hands-on research in science, math, or engineering at Stony Brook University. Working with faculty mentors, these Fellows learn laboratory techniques, join real research teams, and gain exposure to laboratory equipment, while discovering what life is like at a research university. They also attend faculty lectures and events.

The program is free to attend for commuters (there is a housing fee for those who live on campus). Participants will receive a $1,000 stipend at the completion of the program.

Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program  

SIMR, an 8-week summer internship program, gives high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to conduct hands-on research under the mentorship of Stanford University faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students, and researchers. 

Participants focus on a medically-oriented project in one of eight areas of research, called institutes: Immunology, Neurobiology, Cancer Biology, Bioengineering, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Cardiovascular Biology, Bioinformatics, or Genetics and Genomics. They also have the option of participating in the bioengineering bootcamp (no lab component).

For their work, students receive a $500 stipend at minimum. Grant funding is also available to support groups that have been underrepresented in the field. NB: The admissions process favors Bay Area applicants.

The Summer Academy for Math and Science

At Carnegie Mellon University, students from underrepresented communities in STEM can explore fields such as biology, physics, computer programming, and more and even earn college credit. CMU faculty and staff lead a rigorous curriculum, involving traditional classroom instruction, hands-on projects, and engagement activities, all while students develop relationships with like-minded peers from across the country.

The program is divided into two parts. During Part 1, participants engage in skills-building work virtually. In the second part, students move into residence halls at CMU and, over the course of four weeks, attend courses and meetings and present their work at a symposium and the program’s end.

Summer Science Research Program at the Rockefeller University

RNA Virus Discovery and Bioinformatics, Coronavirus Immune Response, Silkworm Biomaterials, Modeling Microbes in Milk and Cheese, and Ant Social Biology are just some of the many research tracks SSRP scholars have engaged in while working in this mentored biomedical research program at the prestigious Rockefeller University. 

Open to high school juniors and seniors aged 16+, SSRP gives students the opportunity to conduct research, all while receiving guidance from Rockefeller community mentors. They will also take part in discussions, lab meetings, trainings, and career-related workshops, where they will gain skills and receive advice on navigating the world of science.

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Paid High School Summer STEM Programs

Typically, pre-college programs that have tuition fees (often steep ones) are considered less prestigious than those that are free or offer a stipend since they are restricted to students who can afford to pay for the opportunities, although many offer financial aid. Still, many of these programs are selective and can give students the opportunity to gain skills and exposure to science careers.

Examples include:

The California State Summer School for Mathematics & Science (COSMOS)  

Talented students finishing grades 8-12 have a chance to work with faculty, researchers, and scientists at major research universities in the University of California system: UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, and UC Santa Cruz. COSMOS, a four-week residential program, is ideal for students with an interest in pursuing a STEM career. 

The curriculum is hands-on and lab intensive, hosted in state-of-the-art facilities and focusing on advanced STEM topics. Students can build their skills and nurture their interests far beyond the limits of a standard high school curriculum.

Garcia Summer Research Program

Gifted rising seniors can participate in this intensive seven-week program, which blends independent, original research with formal instruction. Under the guidance of Garcia Center faculty, students, and staff, they will design their own projects. 

Students also have the opportunity to continue to conduct research by participating in the Mentor Program, through which they will work with a faculty mentor throughout the year. Program alumni have been widely recognized for their research in national competitions — some have even had their work published in journals, been awarded patents, and been inducted into the National Young Inventor’s Hall of Fame.

High School Honors Science, Math, Engineering Program (HSHSP) Michigan State University

Students who take part in HSHSP pursue research in topics in the sciences, engineering, or mathematics at Michigan State University, a top 50 research university, under the guidance of renowned researchers. Participants with an interest and goals in the STEM field tackle challenging problems through one of the oldest continuously operating programs of its kind in the U.S. HSHSP encourages qualified minority students and disabled individuals to apply.

Program for Mathematics for Young Scientists (Promys) 

Founded in 1989, PROMYS is a six-week residential program held at Boston University, aimed at motivated high school students wishing to explore topics in mathematics. Students receive daily problem sets and guidance and feedback from undergraduate counselors, while attending lectures, participating in advanced seminars or lab projects, and conducting their own numerical experiments.

They also collaborate with peers and get a taste of college life, living in dorms and participating in recreational activities.

The Summer Science Program (SSP)  

Students immerse themselves in hands-on experimental science through SSP. Working in small teams of peers and faculty, called “living and learning communities,” they dive deep into topics like astrophysics, biochemistry, and genomics. This is the only program of its kind operated, governed, and funded by its own alumni and former faculty. It is also one of the longest-running pre-college programs, established in 1959.

Students don’t just learn about science — they practice it in real life. There are no grades; students operate under a Code of Honor, collaborating and experiencing true science work.

Independent Research

Many high schools have three year research programs in which students can enroll which can be very fruitful experiences. These programs help students identify a research interest, write to professors who are studying a topic of interest, and gain valuable research internships and opportunities. Many of these students then work with these professors throughout high school and in the summers to make meaningful contributions. This can often be the ideal way to find research experience and can also lead to strong letters of recommendation.

This work can also be entered into science competitions including regional competitions, ISEF , Regeneron (the most prestigious science competition), and JSHS . Often students can also publish research depending on the level of mentorship. This type of work can be as valuable and even more so than participating in some of the programs listed above.

Pay to Play High School Summer STEM Programs

While precollege programs can be helpful to explore your interest in various subjects, these programs are really a dime a dozen, are not competitive for which to gain admission, and don’t carry much cache in the college admissions process relative to the more competitive programs listed above. Contrary to what many students believe, participating in a precollege program at an elite university will not position you to get into that school.

Below are a sampling of science-based pay to play programs that we consider worthwhile.

• Penn Medicine Summer Program
• Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS) at the University of Chicago
• Research in Science and Engineering Program (RISE)
• Smith College Summer Science and Engineering Program (SSEP)
• Science Internship Program (SIP)

Keep in mind that there are literally hundreds of pay to play programs many of which now follow a “mentor-based” model. These programs vary tremendously in quality and many can be a complete waste of your time and efforts so choose carefully!

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Summer Programs for High School Students: Tufts Summer Research Experience

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We welcome high school juniors and seniors with prior research experience to join us for a semester at Tufts under active mentorship by one of Tufts' world-class researchers to learn hands-on laboratory techniques and/or data and processing skills. Students will work with Tufts research groups, actively participating in the rigorous research being explored at Tufts. Students will gain proficiency in authentic research practices as they work side-by-side with the faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and students at Tufts University. Although the particular techniques and areas of research will depend on the research team that hosts each student, all students will actively contribute to ongoing research projects and learn about research ethics and how to evaluate information objectively. Research time will be supplemented with various afternoon sessions and the opportunity to experience life on the Tufts University campus. Students may be virtual, or choose to commute or live on campus during the program depending on research choice. Residential students will live in dormitories and share meals in campus dining halls throughout the six-week program.

Each student selected to participate in this competitive program will be paired with a Principal Investigator and mentor in one of Tufts' many outstanding research groups. The majority of time in the program will be mentored research. Students will be fully integrated into the research team including team meetings and presentations, an incredible opportunity to interact with world-class researchers.

Program Details

Pre-college summer program outcomes.

• Improved ability to interpret, use, and analyze real experimental data
• Increased understanding of and comfort working with a rigorous laboratory and research team
• Research poster and lab notes for future applications
• Refined verbal and written communication skills by participating in a poster session and in-depth conversations with other researchers
• Enhanced understanding of college-level research

Program Format

Orientation

Residential orientation will take place Sunday evening and be hosted by our housing staff. All program orientations will begin on the Monday of the program start. During this required orientation, we will review the overall program schedule, discuss policies and safety, and answer questions. Staff will be on-hand to address any issues.  Check-in for residential students is on Sunday preceding program start - please see the 'Residential Student' dropdown for more information.

The morning block of time in the program (9:00am-3:00pm ET each day) will be mentored research  with the student’s home research group. During this time, students will be introduced to and participate in research happening in the group, and will be fully integrated into the research team with activities including team meetings and presentations - an incredible opportunity to interact with world-class researchers. Mentors will guide students in understanding the ongoing scientific inquiry and will work with the students on interpreting journal articles related to that research. Throughout the program, students will work with their mentors and PIs to build their research skills and interpret and extrapolate on real experimental data. Where possible, each student will be able to complete a research project they design with their mentor. All of this learning will culminate in the student producing a poster about their lab’s research to be presented at the program’s virtual poster session at the end of each term.

In the afternoons, students will participate in a variety of activities to supplement and prepare them for their mentored research:

• Problem - what is the problem? why is this needed?
• Significance - why do we/public care?
• Approach - what technique(s) did they use?
• Results - what were their major conclusions?
• Analysis - what did you think about the results, techniques etc.? do you find them reliable?
• Figure Interpretation - what was the best figure that helped you come to this conclusion?
• Library Seminars:  learn the practical skills necessary for conducting database research, illustrating data, poster design tips and tricks … and more! Students may also use this time to conduct database research on their own and begin working on their research posters.
• Guest Presentations:  hear from Tufts faculty, post-doctoral scholars, and senior members of Tufts' administration about their research, career path, experience in the field of research and their current research. Plenty of time will be allowed for Q&A.
• Networking Sessions:  students will have the opportunity to informally discuss their ongoing research with their peers and program CAs.

Poster Session & Closing Ceremony

One of the highlights of our program is the opportunity for each student to develop a poster on a research question being investigated in their research group. The student's mentor will help them develop this poster, a critical skill for any researcher. At the end of each term, all of our students will display their posters at a Poster Session with the opportunity to explain their research and answer the questions of their peers, researchers, and scientists from across the University. Parents and/or guardians will be invited to attend the Closing Ceremony. The Ceremony will occur on the last day of the program, and will conclude by 2pm. Exact details and invitations will be forthcoming.​​​​​​​

Pre-College Summer Program Sample Schedule

P​​​​​​lease note: The below represents a sample schedule based on our best expectations for the in-person iteration of this program. The schedule is subject to change as we continue to develop the program to be as meaningful as possible for our students.

The Tufts Summer Research Experience will conclude by 2pm on 8/11/2023 with a Final Research Symposium for students, parents, guardians, and participating lab personnel. 

Pre-College Summer Program Student Work

2024 Pre-College Summer Program Research Placements

Check out this link for full research placement descriptions.

2024 Research Placements

• PI: Professor Amanda Martinot
• PI: Professor Dariush Mozaffarian 
• PI: Professor Tama Leventhal

Program at a Glance

Program dates Jul 1 – Aug 9, 2024 

Eligible students

• Entering grades 11-12 or a Spring 2024 high school graduate
• Must be at least 16 by program start
• F-1 eligible program
• Tufts Virtual Campus (available from anywhere)
• In-Person (campus location will vary based on lab assignment)

Housing Tufts dormitory with AC (or commute if local)

Application dates

• Open: Dec 1, 2023
• Priority deadline: Feb 15, 2024
• Final deadline: May 1, 2024

Application requirements

• Academic transcript and history
• 1 letter of recommendation
• Parent permission form
• Personal statement including experience and interest in research
• Statement of interest for each preferred lab

Credit Not for credit

Program fee

• Commuter: $8,000
• Residential: $11,250
• Virtual: $7,500
• Materials fee: $200

Financial aid Limited need-based scholarships available

Disclaimer: This program is not related to Tufts University Undergraduate Admissions. Participation in this program does not result in admission to a Tufts University degree program. Tufts reserves the right to admit as requested, to deny admission, or to offer provisional admission. The program will not provide feedback to applicants if admission is denied.

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Application & Policies

Pre-college summer program application materials & deadlines.

Tufts Research Experience is a highly competitive program that fills up quickly. We highly recommend applying as early as possible. This program also offers F-1 Visas for eligible students -- please see the 'International Students' section below for more information.

*Applications submitted after the payment deadline will require payment in full on admission to hold their seat.

* Admission is granted on a rolling basis and a wait list for seats may begin before Deadline for All Materials. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this program. ^ Includes weekends and holidays.

* NOTE: Application and materials are due by February 15 or May 1 for TSRE and AVM. Applicants will be notified of their admission decision within 10 days of those dates. If application materials (i.e. transcript or recommendation/evaluation letter) are submitted after these dates, you may be notified of your admission decision at the next application deadline. All other programs have rolling admissions, with a final application deadline of May 1.

Program Eligibility

General Requirements

• Current high school grades 11-12, OR a recent Spring 2024 high school graduate
• Must be age 16 by the first day of the program

Residential Students

Students electing to live in the dorms or to attend a residential program must be at least 15 at the start of the program and no older than 19 before the program end date.

International Students

International students are welcome to apply to and attend. Tufts Summer Research Experience is F-1 eligible. Upon admission, you will be able to request a Form 1-20 to begin your visa application process. More information here .

Non-Native English Speakers

If you indicate that English is not your primary language, you will be asked to submit evidence of English Language proficiency. Please see our " How to Apply " page for details.

Application Requirements

Step 1: Complete an Online Application

The online application will ask you for the following information:

• Basic personal information, including parents/guardians and emergency contact (if you are under 18, we will contact a parent for permission to enroll)
• Program preferences (e.g., whether you would like to be a residential or commuter student)
• Please note that students indicating only 1 lab are not typically considered for additional labs if their first choice is unavailable
• For each lab preference, you will need to submit one 250-word statement describing your interest in that specific lab
• One 250-word Personal Statement describing your research experience and your interest in research
• Contact information for 1 individual to submit a Letter of Recommendation - this individual can be a teacher, counselor, or mentor. We will contact this individual on your behalf
• Test scores - optional, unless you must submit scores as evidence of English proficiency
• Warrants and signatures

If you need to log back into this application after starting, click here: return to my application .

Step 2: Upload Your High School Transcript

During your application process, you will be asked to provide us with contact information for an official from your high school. They will receive an email with further instructions to upload your transcript. Transcripts must be submitted by a school official .

Step 3: Parental Consent and Letter of Recommendation

As a part of your application, you will be asked to provide contact information for both a parent/guardian and a recommender. Once you submit your application, our systems will automatically email the parent/guardian and recommender you listed in the application with instructions for how to fill out the online permission or recommendation form.

Please note your application will not be considered submitted and review of your application will not begin until the materials from Step 2 and Step 3 have been received by Tufts Pre-College Programs.

Pre-College Admissions Decision

Once an applicant has submitted an application and all required admissions documents are received, the applicant will be considered for admission by the Tufts Pre-College Programs review committee for the specific program(s) to which they applied.

For the majority of our programs (aside from Tufts Summer Research Experience and Adventures in Veterinary Medicine), decisions are made on a rolling basis and students will typically receive an official email informing them of their admissions status within 10 business days of Tufts receiving all required materials. If you do not receive your email within two weeks of all materials being submitted, please contact us at [email protected] or 617-627-2926.

For Tufts Summer Research Experience (TSRE) and Adventures in Veterinary Medicine (AVM) programs, application and materials are due by February 15 or May 1. Applicants will be notified of their admission decision within 10 days of those dates. If application materials (i.e. transcript or recommendation/evaluation letter) are submitted after these dates, you may be notified of your admission decision at the next application deadline. All other programs have rolling admissions, with a final application deadline of May 1.

Post-Enrollment Materials

Admitted students must do the following prior to the start of the program:

• ^ Days count includes weekends and holidays
• Complete all enrollment forms and/or follow-up requests prior to the stated deadline

Should the above not be completed prior to the stated deadlines, the student will be automatically withdrawn from the program.

Pre-College Summer Program Tuition & Fees

Other key financial policies.

Refund Policies

Billing & Payment Policies

All Policies

Program Fees - Summer 2024

Commuter Program Fee:  $8,000

• Includes:  all program activities, use of select campus facilities, included program and residential excursions and daily activities, staff-accompanied airport transfer during specified windows.
• Excludes:  residential accommodations, breakfast/dinner/weekend meals, airfare/transportation to and from home city or residence, courses and activities shown to have an extra fee, laundry, spending money, souvenirs, meals eaten away from program, trip cancellation insurance, medical insurance, required vaccinations, medical and dental expenses, any non-program-related transportation needs, and anything not explicitly stated above.

Residential Program Fee: $11,250

• Includes:  all program activities, various materials for use in labs and skills-building activities, room, 3 meals per day (brunch / dinner on Sundays), use of select campus facilities, included program and residential excursions and daily activities, bed linens, pillow and towels, 24-hour residential care and support, staff accompanied airport transfer during specified windows.
• Excludes:  airfare/transportation to and from home city, courses and activities shown to have an extra fee, laundry, spending money, souvenirs, meals eaten away from program, airport transfers outside of specified windows, trip cancellation insurance, medical insurance, required vaccinations, medical and dental expenses, any non-program-related transportation needs, and anything not explicitly stated above.

Virtual Program Fee:  $7,500

• Includes: all program activities, PI mentorship, opening/closing events, poster session, lab notebook, included daily activities
• Excludes: anything not explicitly stated above.

Non-Refundable Program Deposit:  $550

• A pre-payment on program fees is required to reserve space in the program within 10 business days of admission to the program
• This deposit will be applied toward program fees and is not an additional fee
• The balance of payment for program fees is due upon notification of charges, and no later than May 15
• This deposit is non-refundable in the event of withdrawal from the program

Materials Fee:  $200

Health Fees - TBA

Health Insurance:  TBD, only if evidence of U.S.-based health insurance valid for the entire duration of the program is not presented  (Summer 2023: $174.25)

• Coverage Dates: TBD
• Students carrying sufficient, U.S.-based health insurance valid for the entire duration of the program  do not need to pay this fee
• All high school students enrolled in Tufts Pre-College Programs must carry U.S.-based health insurance valid for the entire duration of the program
• Students will be asked to provide evidence of sufficient insurance during the enrollment process. If your student has sufficient insurance, no further action will be necessary
• Those who do not have sufficient insurance will be automatically enrolled in and billed for a qualifying plan for the duration of the program. If evidence of qualifying insurance is presented by June 15, we will reverse the insurance enrollment and charges.

Vaccinations:  TBD, only if evidence of required vaccinations is not presented  (Summer 2023: $50-$185 per vaccine)

• Students who can demonstrate that all required vaccinations were received prior to the program start date  do not need to pay these fees
• All high school students enrolled in Tufts Pre-College Programs must show evidence of required vaccinations during the enrollment process. If your student has all required vaccinations, no further action will be necessary
• Those who do not have all required vaccinations will be asked to provide further documentation or will be required to receive the vaccination, with parental consent, while on campus. If a student receives the vaccination while on campus the student will be responsible for the associated fee and grades / transcripts will be with-held for non-payment. If a student does not provide appropriate documentation or agree to receive the vaccination while on campus, Tufts reserves the right to remove the student from the program
• Those who do not have sufficient insurance, and are an international student, will be automatically enrolled in and billed for a qualifying plan for the duration of the program. If evidence of qualifying insurance in presented by June 15, we will reverse the insurance enrollment and charges.

Availability of Awards

Tufts Pre-College Programs are committed to aiding students from all backgrounds. Although we have only limited need-based financial aid available, we do our best to distribute the funds to students for whom it can make the greatest difference in their ability to attend.

Financial Aid awards are made on a rolling basis to students with demonstrated need. We aim to provide enough aid to eligible students so that they are able to successfully enroll and participate in the program. Seasonal aid awards are as follows:

• Fall: We currently do not offer aid for the Fall term
• Spring: We currently do not offer aid for the Spring term
• Summer: We will typically distribute awards monthly beginning in February and will continue until the enrollment deadline or until aid is fully distributed.

If financial assistance is essential to your ability to attend the program, we recommend that you wait to pay the $550 non-refundable deposit until you have received your financial aid decision. Award decisions will be issued twice per month.

Students with undocumented status are considered for financial aid like any other U.S. citizen or permanent resident. If you are undocumented or have DACA status and want more information about how to apply for financial aid, please call our office at 617-627-2926.

Please note:

• International students are not eligible for financial aid at this time. Families should expect to contribute to the remaining portion of the program cost as well as other expenses like travel, books, etc.
• We currently do not offer aid for students participating in our Leadership for Social Change Intensive.
• Complete the Admissions Application for the pre-college program you would like to attend.
• During the application process, you will be asked to indicate whether you are interested in being considered for financial aid.
• After submission, you will have the option of completing a financial aid application in your student portal .
• We will review your financial aid application. Your financial aid application will be considered for the next monthly aid award(s). Award decisions will be issued twice per month.
• You will be notified by email of the amount of the award.
• You will have 10 days (including weekends and holidays) to accept the award by completing your Financial Aid Award Form and submitting your deposit. If you have received a full financial aid scholarship you are not required to pay your deposit, as it is covered by your scholarship.
• Tufts Pre-College Programs will then credit your student account with the amount of financial aid you received.
• Please note: Your enrollment in the program is still contingent on payment of any remaining balance after the award is applied to your account, and on receiving your enrollment forms.
• If you do not receive an award you will be notified via email.

Please see the Policies section of this website for a complete list of applicable policies.

Life at Tufts

Whether you commute to our program, live with us on-campus, or participate virtually, we strive to make each moment of the student experience at Tufts memorable. From our dorms to our dining halls, and our athletic facilities to our check-in and orientation, all aspects of our programming are designed to inform and enable students to have a healthy, fulfilling, and safe summer.

Just five miles northwest of Boston, Tufts University’s Medford/Somerville tranquil campus sits on a hill overlooking the city. Our location offers a relaxed and safe campus environment with easy access to Boston.

Guidelines & Access

University facilities.

Students will have full access to the university’s facilities including the libraries, computer lab and student center. Students will also have full access to Tufts’ Steve Tisch Sports and Fitness center, featuring racquet courts, a swimming pool and cardio and weight-training equipment.

In addition, SMFA Studio Art Intensive students will have access to supervised studios and resources including, the W.Van Alan Clark Library, the media stockroom (where you can borrow any equipment necessary for your art), the School Store, the computer lab.  See more details about our studios.

Health & Wellness

Tufts works hard to ensure the health and well-being of all of its students. Once accepted to the program, Tufts will ask all students to submit information related to their health and will collect details regarding allergies and accessibility concerns. Tufts and Residential Life staff will work together to ensure students’ routine medical needs are met.

Tufts also has procedures in-place for students with urgent or emergency needs, illnesses, or injuries. Our procedures combine on-campus and hospital-based care depending on the nature and severity of the issue. A student’s emergency contact will be notified, if one is provided, in the event of an issue. Please see our Health & Wellness Services page for additional information.

Please note that the Pre-College Program does not offer onsite mental health counseling for participants. Participants are encouraged to stay in touch with their local provider as needed.

In any type of health & wellness emergency, students should immediately contact Tufts University Police at (617) 627-6911.

Please note:  medical fees of any kind will be billed to the student and are not included in program fees.

Campus Security

Tufts University is considered very safe among U.S. college campuses. Although crime on campus is unusual, we do have an open campus in a major metropolitan area and we expect our students to exercise good judgment and responsibility as they navigate the campus. Tufts University maintains its own police department, on the job 24 hours a day, if an emergency arises. Each location is equipped with an emergency blue light phone system and residence halls require a current and valid Tufts ID card for entry and a mechanical key for access to bedrooms. Emergency processes and protocol will be reviewed during orientation.

For more information, please visit our  Campus Safety  page

To ensure the safety of our Pre-College students, we are closely monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, and following local, state, and federal guidance as it pertains to our Pre-College programming.

Please visit  Tufts' COVID-19 page for specific information regarding Pre-College COVID-19 policies and procedures.

Tufts University is not only a leading institution of higher education and academic research, but it is leading the nation in terms of higher education's response to our public health crisis .

For more information about Tufts' response and action planning regarding COVID-19: Please visit Tufts University's COVID-19 information .

Tufts takes the safety of its students seriously. All programs are staffed with resources appropriate to care for the size and nature of the program. Tufts makes reasonable efforts to secure background checks and provide Title IX training to every staff person responsible for students in its Pre-College Programs.

Students are required to attend all elements of the program schedule, and any expected absences must be communicated to program staff in advance. Tufts takes the safety of its students very seriously. As such, our current policy for Pre-College students states that students cannot be in a lab or leave campus during their program without the supervision of a staff member or explicit parental permission received through official processes.

Some elements of our supervision plan vary depending on how the student is interacting with our campus. Below is a brief overview of where to find information about this. Please note that not all programs offer residential/commuter/virtual options, but the below applies when they do:

• Residential Students: Safety in the dorms is also paramount. Please see the Residential Students section below for more information about how our Residential Life program is staffed.
• Commuter Students: The commute to campus and time outside of the program will not be monitored by program staff, although the Tufts University Police Department and other safety protocols (in which students will be trained) are available to Tufts community members at all times. Detailed information about traveling to each of our campuses, including details on parking, can be found here . Please check the course list if you do not know the campus on which your course meets. Please note: Commuter students are not permitted to enter any residence halls on campus.
• Virtual Students: Students are required to attend all elements of the program schedule, and any expected absences must be communicated to program staff in advance. Tufts takes the safety of its students very seriously, even in the virtual environment. Students who enroll will receive more information about our virtual safety protocols.

Pre-College Program Residential Students

Check-in will begin at 9 am on the first Sunday of the program (or Monday, 7/1, for Tufts College Experience & Tufts Summer Research Experience). Students are welcome to arrive on campus and check in on Sunday between 9 am and 5 pm, and between the hours of 12 pm and 3 pm if arriving by car. During check-in, room assignments will be distributed and students will have the opportunity to meet their Residential Coordinator (RC) and roommates and unpack.

For students arriving from out of town on their program's arrival day between 9 am and 5 pm, there is a shuttle service from the airport and train/bus station for students arriving from out of state. All details about arrival and departure travel will be communicated after you have been admitted to the program.

Students arriving outside of the specified window should be in touch with us to discuss what accommodations can be arranged. While we make reasonable efforts to accommodate students who need to arrive early or depart late, we cannot guarantee the same services will be available to students arriving or departing outside of the specified windows.

Residential Life

Residential students will get the full Tufts University experience by living on-campus in one of Tufts' undergraduate dorms! Rooms are air-conditioned with 24/7 security and hospitality; accessible rooms may be available upon request.

Bedrooms will be doubles in a common hall. Halls are divided by gender and age, and students are grouped into smaller communities known as Resident Advisor groups. Roommates and RA groups are determined based on the pre-program housing questionnaire, taking into account age and geographic diversity. Full bedding and towels will be provided and replaced weekly. Wi-Fi is available throughout campus.

Resident Coordinators (RCs) will live in each hall and work to create a strong, supportive residential community. A Resident Coordinator's role is to support students in every aspect of their summer experience while serving as a mentor and active leader.

The residence hall is secured at all times, and students are required to use a current, valid Tufts ID card for entry into the building. Each individual dormitory room is secured with either a mechanical or digital lock.

A dedicated residential staff oversees student safety during the entirety of the program. Students are honor-bound to follow clear safety protocols, whether on campus or in the city, and are required to use the buddy system during free time. Tufts takes the safety of its students seriously. All programs are staffed with resources appropriate to care for the size and nature of the program. Tufts makes reasonable efforts to secure background checks and provide Title IX training to every staff person responsible for students in its Pre-College Programs.

See our policy section for additional information, and please do not hesitate to contact us with questions and concerns.

Residential Staff

Residential staff will support students as they adjust to living in a dormitory and being responsible members of a summer program community. The residence staff will include a director, senior staff, and one resident advisor for every ten students. Prior to the program, residence staff will be trained to lead student groups, manage student conflict and resolution, and oversee all safety aspects of the program. They will begin the program well-prepared to meet the needs of all Tufts Pre-College Program students.

Residential program fees include three meals per day and brunch/dinner on Sundays. All meals on the Medford/Somerville campus will be at Dewick-MacPhie Dining Center, conveniently located a few minutes from student housing. Dewick-MacPhie provides a wide variety of menu choices, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and an organic salad bar. All meals on the Boston Fine Arts (SMFA), Boston Health Sciences, or Grafton campuses will be provided through boxed lunches or by Tufts staff. Tufts staff will also provide meals for program-related activities taking place off-campus. Tufts Dining is able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and preferences. Please advise us of dietary needs during the application process.

Activities & Trips

We want your summer to be fun too! It is summer after all! Residential Life staff will be planning trips and activities throughout the summer that will allow students to make friends, build relationships, and relax from the world-class academic work they will be doing in the classroom.

Daily Activities

Daily activities might include ice cream socials, midnight pancakes, trips to local coffee houses for poetry readings, lectures around campus, visits to Davis Square, etc. The cost of most of these activities will be included, however, incidentals like coffee at the coffee house or public transportation fares for an optional activity will not be covered by the program.

Many programs are also planning their own program-specific activities, often thematically relevant to the program content itself. Look out for these activities in the program description above and in the information provided after you enroll!

Examples of past weekend trips include excursions to Six Flags New England, Crane Beach in Ipswich, Downtown Boston, the Museum of Fine Arts, Duck Boat tours, Charles River Cruises, and more! Please note that weekend trips vary from year to year and these are only examples of the kinds of trips this program might include. The cost of any such excursions (including transportation, entrance fees, regularly scheduled meals, and supervision) is included in the cost of the program, although souvenirs, extra food, and other incidentals are not.

High School Summer Program for Commuter Students

Commuting to the Program

We know that for some students, living on campus is not the best option. We welcome you to our program! For commuter students, the program will begin at 9:00am on the first Monday of the program with an orientation and end at 2:00pm on the last Friday of the program with a closing event. Saturdays and Sundays are not program days and commuter students are not expected on campus on these days.

Medford/ Somerville: For more information on commuting to the Medford Campus click here .

SMFA:  During each day of the program, commuter students should arrive on the Fenway (SMFA) campus at 9:30am, and proceed directly to their program's location. Students must depart from campus at 4:30pm. Students remaining on campus past 4:45pm, arriving before 9:15am, or on non-program days will not be under the care of program staff (parents accept responsibility). Detailed information about traveling to the Fenway (SMFA) campus, including details on parking and public transportation, can be found here . Alternatively, commuter students may opt to take the bus with residential SMFA Studio Art participants travelling between Tufts Medford/Somerville campus and the SMFA Fenway campus. Commuter students opting for this option must arrive at the Somerville/Medford campus by 8:45am and be picked up at the Somerville/Medford campus at 5:15pm. No alternative transportation will be provided for students who arrive to campus after the bus departs. Specific meeting location and updated times (as needed) to be provided closer to program start.

AVM: During each day of the program, commuter students should arrive on the Grafton campus at 9:00am, and proceed directly to their program's location. Adventures in Veterinary Medicine students have the option to meet at Medford and take the bus to the Grafton campus, or meet at the Grafton campus. Students must depart from campus by 6:00pm at the latest, though students may leave at the end of their afternoon sessions at 5:00pm on most days. Students remaining on campus past 6:00pm, arriving before 8:45am, or on non-program days will not be under the care of program staff (parents accept responsibility)

Commuter students and their parents are responsible for ensuring their student travels to and from campus safely and on time each day. Detailed information about traveling to the Medford / Somerville campus and the Grafton campus, including details on parking, can be found here .

Please note: commuter students are not permitted to enter any residence halls on campus. Breakfast / dinner are not provided for commuter students.

Students can purchase breakfast or dinner onsite at the Medford / Somerville campus with credit card, debit card, cash, or JumboCash. All meals on the Medford/Somerville campus will be at Dewick-MacPhie Dining Center, conveniently located a few minutes from student housing. Dewick-MacPhie provides a wide variety of menu choices, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and an organic salad bar. All meals on the Fenway (SMFA), Boston Health Sciences, or Grafton campuses will be provided through boxed lunches or by Tufts staff. Tufts staff will also provide meals for program related activities taking place off-campus. Tufts dining is able to accommodate most dietary restrictions and preferences. Please advise us of dietary needs during the application process.

Technical Needs and Support - Virtual

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the unique nature of each of our Pre-College Programs, virtual opportunities for our programs will vary and this program has not yet defined its specific Virtual opportunities. We have outlined below what a sample version of the Virtual experience would be like. Please check back for updates regarding the details of your Pre-College Program's Virtual options.

Technical Needs

Students will need access to the following in order to participate in this program:

• Mac - running at least OS 10.6 (Snow Leopard) 
• PC - running Windows 7/8/10. Users on Windows 10 will have to download the Windows 10 Anniversary Update.
• Smart Phone : any phone capable of accessing social media platforms like Instagram
• If you do not have reliable access to the internet, programs may have internet hotspots available for students with demonstrated financial need. While this cannot be guaranteed, and supplies may be limited, please check with your program for availability. 
• Web Camera:  either integrated into your computer or external, set up and working
• Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge, and Safari.
• ​ Reading and creating Word documents, spreadsheets, or powerpoint files (e.g., Microsoft Office, Open Office , or  Google Docs )
• Reading PDFs (e.g.,  Adobe Acrobat Reader )

              *software may vary by program

We will provide you with access to other software that is required for your program for the duration of your program. As long as you have technology that meets the above requirements, you should have no trouble accessing the software. Depending on the program, this software may include Zoom and Canvas.

Trial Run: Getting Connected

Most programs will send software in advance with instructions to complete a trial run before the program begins. We will also use orientation time to ensure everyone is connected and comfortable! 

Getting Help/Support

First, please try contacting the Pre-College staff at 617-627-2926.

If they cannot answer your question, they will pass you along to our technical support team who is available 24x7 to students who are actively enrolled in a program .

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Laboratory Learning Program

IMPORTANT: ALL LLP ASSIGNMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE. Students who are not selected will NOT be contacted individually by email . The website will be updated accordingly. 

Due to the large volume of applications, please do not call or email the LLP program to inquire about the status of your application. If you are accepted into the program, you will receive an acceptance email. We are still working to update the website to close projects. Students who are not selected will NOT be contacted individually by email. Please DO NOT CONTACT Science Outreach to check on the status of your application. Please do not contact faculty. We had over 3,000 applications and it is taking longer to process all acceptances. Thank you for understanding. 

The LLP Team

• Applications are closed . Only the applications submitted prior to the deadline will be reviewed for program consideration (no exceptions) .
• Acceptances will be communicated on a rolling basis between late March and April 30, 2024 once decisions have been made for a particular research opportunity.
• Please do not email or call for the status of your application. 
• The Summer 2024 program is now closed for applications. Applications closed March 15 midnight EST. 
• Please read all info & FAQ on this page. 

Summer Internships for High School Students

The Laboratory Learning Program is a full-time,  free  research experience in the sciences or engineering for New Jersey high school students. Students are included in ongoing research programs where they are closely supervised by Princeton faculty and research staff. The participation dates are customized according to the schedules of the research personnel and the specifics of the project. Internships typically span 5-6 weeks during regular 'office hours' over the summer (no evening or weekend activities). Each research opportunity has its own schedule. There are no virtual projects.  The Laboratory Learning Program is not a summer camp. The Laboratory Learning Program does not include housing, transportation, social activities or entertainment. LLP students are not eligible to lease or sublease Princeton University housing. NOTE: All research experiences are in-person. There are no virtual experiences. 

Participants 

• Sixteen years old or more by June 15, 2025.  No exceptions .
• Enrolled in a New Jersey high school (No exceptions). Graduates who have not yet turned 18 by June 15, 2025 may apply.  
• New Jersey resident , US citizens, legal permanent residents, or international students currently in the United States attending a New Jersey high school. No exceptions .
• Once accepted, parental consent forms, evidence of health insurance, and a high school teacher nomination form (references) are required before attending the program, not during the application process.
• All participants must strictly adhere to Princeton University COVID-19 policies, which may include vaccination, face coverings, and testing or other requirements.  No exceptions.
• Safety training is required prior to beginning laboratory work.
• Two-page research summary report is due at the conclusion of the program.
• NOTE: The LLP program is for New Jersey residents only, attending a high school in New Jersey. NO exceptions. 
• NOTE: This is not a residential program. Accepted students must provide proof of housing and transportation. 

Research Opportunities

Student applications are open from February 14 to March 14 midnight EST 2025.

*Click on the code for more information for each research opportunity. 

 *Click on the code for more information for each research opportunity. 

Applications - read all instructions carefully

• The application period is open from February 15 to March 15, 2024.  
• Application Deadline: online applications: March 15, 2024 midnight U.S. eastern time. No mail in applications will be accepted.
• One application accepted per student; no supplemental materials accepted.
• All applications will be reviewed at the end of the application period, and not on a rolling basis. 
• Projects will be marked as closed on this site, once the accepted students are notified by email. Students who are not selected will not be contacted individually by email. Please DO NOT CONTACT Science Outreach to check on the status of an application.
• Due to the volume of interest in this program, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries by email or phone.
• Do NOT contact faculty to request placement into the program.
• Parental consent forms, evidence of health insurance, and a high school nomination form are not required at the time of application but will be requested once the student has been offered a place in the program. These forms will only be accepted via email.  

What is the application process?

• Applications are accepted online only. No mail in applications will be accepted. 
• Each student may submit only one application in which up to two opportunities of interest are indicated. 
• Accepted students will be notified by email using the email address provided in the application. 
• Projects will be marked as closed once students have been selected.
• Students who are offered an opportunity will be required to submit additional forms and information in order to enter the program, including a parental consent form and a high school nomination form. 
• Approvals will be communicated to the mentoring faculty member and the participating student by email.   

What are the application deadlines and program dates?

• Application – Applications are accepted between February 15 to March 15, 2024. 
• Application Deadline – March 15, 2024. Online applications must be submitted by midnight U.S. eastern time; no mail in applications will be accepted. No exceptions.
• Admission Decisions – Accepted participants will be contacted on a rolling basis as the selections are made for each opportunity. Projects will be marked as closed once students have been selected. 
• Program Dates – Research activities take place during normal business hours daily. Most opportunities require a commitment of at least 5 weeks during the summer. Review individual opportunities for details.  

What fields of study will be offered? 

Natural sciences and engineering.

Is there a fee for the program?

There are no fees for participation in the program. 

Who is eligible?

• Students must be 16 years of age or older by June 15. No exceptions.
• Students must be enrolled in high school.  Students who have graduated from high school but have not yet turned 18 by June 15 may apply. No exceptions.
• Students must be US citizens, Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs), or international students currently in the United States attending a U.S. high school. 
• Specific research opportunities may have additional eligibility criteria.

At Princeton University, we believe that the highest levels of research, scholarship, and teaching are obtained only through the combined participation of people with a diversity of viewpoints, backgrounds, and experiences. For this reason, the University welcomes under-represented and socio-economically disadvantaged students and provides an environment that embraces all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and physical abilities.

Are there exceptions to the eligibility criteria?

How many applications do you receive each year.

During each of the past three years when the program was active, over 700 applications were received.  

Was my application received?

When you submit your application, the message you will see is "Your submission has been received".  If required fields are left blank or incorrectly filled out at the time of attempted submission, the application will not progress to the completion screen.

You will  not  receive an additional email message. Acceptances will be communicated on a rolling basis between late March and April 30 once decisions have been made for a particular research opportunity. If you are selected, you will receive a follow up email at that time. Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to look up and confirm the status of individual submissions. Please do not call or email to confirm the status of your application.

After my application is submitted, can I change my selections or other information?

No. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to change the selections listed in your application or any other information. No exceptions.

Can I submit supplemental materials, such as letters of recommendation and transcripts?

No. Do not send in any supplemental materials, they will not be accepted.

Does the program provide housing or transportation? 

The Laboratory Learning Program is not a summer camp-style program.  Students must have their own housing and reliable transportation to and from Princeton University; students are not eligible to lease or sublease University housing. The majority of program participants come from the surrounding communities. Students and families who are from outside the immediate region should have identified appropriate housing and transportation arrangements prior to submitting an application. Housing arrangements will be verified.

Is academic credit offered to participants in the Laboratory Learning Program?

The Laboratory Learning Program is an educational program for the benefit of the student. Students do not receive academic credit or other Princeton University credentials following participation in this program. Participation in the Laboratory Learning Program will not increase a student's chances of being accepted into Princeton University as an undergraduate.  

When is the final report due?

Students must submit a 2-page research summary of their summer project to [email protected] by August 20 of the academic year in which the research is completed. The research report should summarize the research question, methods, data, and conclusion of the study. 

What are the COVID-19 health and safety requirements?

All participants will be required to strictly adhere to Princeton University COVID-19 policies, which may include vaccination, face coverings, and testing - see our Visitor Policy . 

Contact 

Laboratory Learning Program Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544 [email protected]

Due to the volume of interest in this program, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries. Projects will be marked as closed on this site once accepted students have been notified by email. 

No mail in applications will be accepted.

Laboratory Learning Program :  [email protected]

*Please do not call or send emails to Science Outreach. 

Application Instructions

The online application period is from  february 14 to march 14, 2025 . no mail-in applications will be accepted.  applicants are limited to  one application  per year. you must be a resident of new jersey attending a high school in new jersey to apply. no exceptions..

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Experiences in Research

Applications for einr 2024 are now closed., experiences in research offers paid internships for stem-oriented students to hone their skills in a professional setting .

Experiences in Research in Action

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Experiences in Research 

What is einr.

Experiences in Research (EinR) is an internship program for high school students to gain hands-on experience with professionals at Berkeley Lab. Students spend six weeks over summer working directly on cutting edge projects alongside experts in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) and STEM ad jacent careers. Projects are focused around different aspects of STEM professions such as administration, science communication, data science, experimental research, and more. 

Students will be able to express their interests and project preferences in the application process to develop skills in their preferred field. Students will NOT be allowed to directly contact mentors during the application submission process. 

2024 internship projects will be hybrid or virtual depending on the office and scope of work. 

Who should Apply?

This program is for current 10th, 11th and 12th grade students enrolled in Northern California with experience in independent work. Interns will be working app roximately 3 0 -35 hours a week over the course of six weeks. This is a paid internship program. Students will recieve $500 per we ek. Applicants must be at least 16 years old by June 17, 2024. Students must me BOTH age and grade requirements to be eligible. 

For students looking for more of an introduction to STEM fields, we recommend applying to the Berkeley Lab Director's Apprenticeship Program . 

Internship dates are from June 17 - July 26, 2024.

Please note: Students are only allowed to complete the program once. Former interns are not eligible to apply. 

202 4 Application

Student applications are now closed. For more information, visit the Application Page .

Applications closed at 11:59 pm on April 1, 2024.

Program O bjectives

Form connections with Berkeley Lab mentors 

Build professional skills pertinent to higher education and careers in STEM  

Gain experience in science communication and collaboration

Internship Project Areas

Administration and Communication 

Coding-dependent  

Data science (coding and non-coding)

Experimental research and data collection 

Program Sponsors 

This program is sponsored by:

Berkeley Lab Director Dr. Mike Witherell and Deputy Director for Research, Dr. Carol Burns

The Alameda County Office of Education 

The Berkeley Lab Foundation 

202 4 EinR Project Descriptions 

Read through the booklet of available projects and decide on your three top choices before applying. .

View the booklet on Google Docs

Summer Programs

Get more info about all our summer programs.

Penn SAS High School Programs with Summer Discovery

Penn delivers the challenge of an Ivy League curriculum to academically talented high school students seeking a pre-collegiate experience. Students engage with leading faculty and build intellectual connections within accelerated two-, three-, or six-week Penn SAS High School Summer Programs.

Penn SAS High School Programs has collaborated with Summer Discovery for over 10 years. Summer Discovery oversees all community-building aspects of the summer programming, including student supervision, student activities, and ensuring the health and safety of all students throughout while participating in Penn’s programs. The University of Pennsylvania manages all academic programming, including the application process, advising, and course enrollment.

If you are a  Philadelphia resident and attend a School District of Philadelphia public or charter high school, you may be eligible to attend Penn Summer Prep or a Summer Academy free of charge with a  Penn Summer Scholarship .

Summer 2024 applications are closed.

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Get more details about Penn SAS High School Summer Programs:

Summer Academies

July 6 - july 27, 2024.

• Residential/in-person options
• Non-credit program
• Eligibility: Current 9th-11th grade students
• International students welcome
• Financial aid for select Philadelphia students

For three intensive weeks, these non-credit academies encourage students to dive deep into exploratory research in a specific subject area, including American Sign Language, biomedical research, coding, chemistry, experimental physics, global culture and media, mathematics, neuroscience, and social justice.

Learn about Summer Academies »

Pre-College Programs

July 2 – august 10, 2024.

• Residential program or fully online program
• Undergraduate credit offered
• Eligibility: Current 10th-11th grade students

The Pre-College Programs offer undergraduate courses in a wide array of disciplines taught by Penn faculty, staff, and visiting scholars. Students can enroll in the Pre-College Residential Program for the full campus experience or enroll in the Pre-College Online Program from anywhere in the world.

Learn about the Pre-College Programs »

Penn Summer Prep Program

July 6 – july 20, 2024.

• Courses offered on campus

The two-week program offers non-credit, immersive study in disciplines across the sciences, arts, and humanities. Students choose two modules to focus their studies and benefit from the University’s rich educational resources.

Learn about Penn Summer Prep »

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(215) 746-2309 [email protected]

Programs for High School Students

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For additional camps, see the Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE) list of summer camps  here .

Advanced Science Exploratory Program

Advanced Science Exploratory Program is a non-profit 501(c)(3) offering educational seminars aimed to ignite excitement about science, scientific research, and scientific career paths. Each series offered aims to equip students with the knowledge to incite their curiosity, and make informed decisions as they take their next steps in their education towards their career pursuits. A number of different types of seminars are currently open for enrollment, including 1) Mentorship Series such as "think like a scientist" (equip students with the knowledge, insight and skills required for success in their career pursuits); 2) Foundations Series such as "how scientists study the brain" (inspire interest, and both inform and expand student’s scope of career opportunities through exposure to various fields) 3) Focused Series such as "understanding emotion and its relationship with the brain" (use specific topics as a vehicle to exemplify the range of methods and approaches one can use to study within a field). 

See available seminars here!  https://www.asciencepro.org/upcomingseminars  

A significant part of our mission is to actively diversify the field of scientific research by extending opportunities to students whom wouldn’t otherwise have the resources required to pursue transformative scientific opportunities. Please contact us if you are interested in an income-based scholarships for one of our seminars.

AI in Medicine Summer Programs (by the Stanford Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine & Imaging)

Applications for Stanford AIMI's Summer Programs for high school students are now live! Explore healthcare's future through our AI in Medicine Summer Research Internship and Bootcamp! During the two-week virtual programs, we aim to spark interest and empower the next generation of AI leaders in medicine. Our hope is to inspire students to develop innovative AI solutions to advance human health for all.

Summer Research Internship: Dive into AI's impact on healthcare through expert-led sessions, a hands-on project, & mentorship from Stanford researchers. Open to ambitious high school students entering 9th-12th grade in Fall 2024 who want to apply their technical skills to real-world clinical problems. Learn more and apply here: https://aimi.stanford.edu/education/summer-research-internship

Summer Bootcamp Program: Designed for high school learners of all technical levels, this free virtual bootcamp offers a curated curriculum that covers the fundamentals of machine learning in healthcare settings. Discover the intersections through this series of virtual lectures led by Stanford’s leading health AIexperts.  Learn more and apply here: https://aimi.stanford.edu/education/aimi-summer-bootcamp

Key Dates: Applications Due: March 31, 2024, 11:59pm PT Program dates (internship & bootcamp): June 17-28, 2024 (Mon-Fri,9am-12pm PT)

Campus Walking Tours

The Stanford Visitor Center offers a range of no-cost tours, exploring the highlights of Stanford’s beautiful campus.

Cardiothoracic Surgical Skills Summer Internship

This two-week course is designed to educate high school students considering careers in science and medicine in cardiothoracic surgical anatomy and physiology. It is an intensive course that will provide knowledge of and exposure to basic and advanced   cardiothoracic surgery and technical skills (e.g., knot tying, tissue handling, suturing, and coronary artery bypass and valve replacement surgery). Lectures and skills sessions are conducted by Stanford University faculty and surgical residents. Currently, we are planning two virtual on-line sessions during Summer 2024.  There is a program fee, and financial assistance is available for applicants in need.  Check the program page for detailed information:  https://med.stanford.edu/cssec/summer-internship.html . Please check the website for the application due date.

Clinical Anatomy Summer Program (CASP)

The Clinical Anatomy Summer Program (CASP) offers high school students the unique opportunity to explore anatomy and health careers in a week-long, non-residential, in person program. Summer program students engage with virtual modalities of learning anatomy, hands-on suturing and dissection workshops, and the opportunity to interact with human cadaveric specimen! In 2024, CASP is offering both an in-person and virtual program. For more information, please visit: https://med.stanford.edu/anatomy/education/virtual-casp.html . The last day of registration for this program is April 19, 2024.

Clinical Neuroscience Immersion Experience (CNI-X)

The Clinical Neuroscience Immersion Experience (CNI-X) is an intensive summer program that generally follows a student’s sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school. During a two-week session either online or on the campus of Stanford University, participants are exposed to the breadth of research found in the Stanford Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Three sessions will be offered in 2024: Session 1 (June 17- June 28) will be held virtually via Zoom. Sessions 2 (July 8-July 19) and 3 (July 22-August 2) will be held in-person at the Stanford campus. There is a program fee and financial assistance is available for applicants in need. Learn more and apply on the website: https://med.stanford.edu/psychiatry/special-initiatives/CNIX.html . Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2024.

Educational Studies Program/Splash!

ESP/Splash! offers a Saturday or Sunday on campus full of academic and non-academic classes taught by Stanford students. ESP invites students to attend classes that could vary from completely “non-academic” stuff like cookie baking and origami, to complicated and challenging classes on machine theory or quantum mechanics. 

Farm to Table Summer Camp

Our Farm to Table Camp, offered for the 12th summer in collaboration with Santa Clara Unified School District, provides students in kindergarten through 8th grade with engaging and empowering learning experiences on our organic 11-acre suburban farm located in Santa Clara.

Future Advancers of Science and Technology

FAST is a program in which Stanford University graduate students mentor Future Advancers of Science and Technology (FAST) toward achieving their goals of answering open questions in science and engineering clever solutions to problems in their society. High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors of Andrew P Hill High School and James Lick High School meet with Stanford PhD students during afternoons of two Saturdays each month. The goal is to brainstorm projects and carry out experiments / build prototypes between September and February. In late January through March, high school students present their work at local science fairs, state science fairs, and at a Symposium at Stanford University.  FAST also offers a series of online workshops to help high school students navigate the college process.

Genomics Research Internship Program at Stanford (GRIPS)

The Genomics Research Internship Program at Stanford (GRIPS) brings summer internship opportunities in  computational  genetics and genomics to Bay Area high school students. GRIPS offers highly talented high school students a unique research experience, professional development, and community building opportunities. GRIPS is a twenty hour, eight week long research intensive experience for high school students. Program participants will be placed in a research laboratory for the summer and conduct genomics research under the supervision of a lab mentor. Application deadline is February.

Health Career Collaborative (HCC)

The Health Career Collaborative is a student-driven health career exposure & mentorship program that connects 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students from East Palo Alto Academy to undergrads, medical and graduate students, and faculty at Stanford. The HCC's goal is to expose students from disadvantaged and/or underrepresented backgrounds to the exciting field of healthcare in aims of making the future workforce of medicine more representative, and its delivery more equitable. If you are interested, please reach out to the contacts listed on the HCC webpage . 

High School Chemistry Outreach

Beginning in 2009, the Stanford Chemistry department teamed up with American High School in Fremont to bring in novel hands-on guided inquiry lab experiences. In these labs, students work together in small groups to carry out an exciting activity that would otherwise not be possible with the minimal equipment and supplies available to most high schools. The lab topics fit within the California Curriculum Standards, presented with an emphasis on how these concepts apply in the real world.  

Inspiring Future Scientists through Shadowing (IFSS)

IFSS is a two-week program hosted each summer by the chemistry department to give rising juniors and seniors in high school an opportunity to experience cutting edge chemical research while shadowing a graduate student mentor as they work in the laboratory.

Introduction to Logic High School Summer Camp 

The Introduction to Logic High School Summer Session is a two-week, non-residential program offering an introduction to logic from a computational perspective. With applications in mathematics, science, engineering, business, law, a Stanford Computer Science professor and logician and an award-winning high school instructor jointly teach this workshop. The 2024 session will take place on the Stanford campus. Scholarships are available. For more information, see  http://intrologic.stanford.edu/studentcamps/logicisfundamental.html .

MRS Outreach Ambassadors

MRS Outreach Ambassadors are graduate students in the Stanford Chapter of the Materials Research Society who offer in-class demonstrations and lectures on the materials of our world, materials of the future, and careers in science and engineering. Teachers may request a school visit at no charge. 

Pediatrics Internship Program at Stanford (PIPS)

The Pediatrics Internship Program at Stanford (PIPS) is a 6-week program in which high school students from diverse backgrounds are invited to learn about science, medicine, and research with Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students and researchers on a medically-oriented project. The goals of the program include increasing interest in biological sciences and medicine in Bay Area high school students, helping students to understand how scientific research is performed, and increasing diversity of students and researchers in the sciences. Students will spend 30 hours per week in the program (Monday through Friday, approximately 6 hours/day) .There is no cost associated with participation in this program – priority will go towards students underrepresented in medicine (racial/ethnic minority, first-generation college, low-income, etc)

Pre-College Opportunities within Energy Research (POWER)

POWER is a Stanford Energy Club program that offers hands-on workshops to introduce local high school students from historically marginalized communities to topics in sustainability and energy research. We are motivated by the goal of diversifying the pipeline of future energy leaders. To find out more about POWER’s past workshops, please visit  https://www.stanfordenergyclub.com/past-workshops

Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math & Physics Courses

These online courses are designed for motivated and academically advanced high school students to explore their intellectual passions, develop analytic reasoning and creative thinking, and study directly with expert instructors. Courses are offered for credit throughout the summer and academic year, and give students the opportunity to take a broad offering of math and physics courses not typically offered in secondary schools.

Science Accelerating Girls' Engagement (SAGE)

SAGE (Science Accelerating Girls' Engagement) is a one-week summer camp for public high school students (age 14-17) hosted by scientists and engineers to share what life is like in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) professions.

This program aims to foster innovation, grow the STEM community, and engage intelligent, creative, and passionate young women in the everyday life of scientists and engineers. Throughout the week, students will participate in job shadowing, hands-on projects, professional development, networking activities and more!

Science, Technology, and Reconstructive Surgery (STaRS) Summer Internship Program

Each year, the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery hosts 15-30 talented high school and undergraduate students in our research laboratories.  The program is free to participants. STARS interns spend 7 weeks mastering basic lab techniques, participating in research projects, and presenting their work all under the mentorship of experienced researchers. Typically the internship begins in late June and extends to the first week in August, exact dates to be determined.

Seeds of Change

Seeds of Change partners Stanford undergraduates in technology disciplines with high school students interested in advancing the participation of women and girls in STEM, and provides an integrated curriculum of mentoring, training and skills development. The program’s goal is to establish and retain young women in technology fields, and create future women STEM leaders.

SHTEM Summer Internship Program

The Stanford Compression Forum hosts its annual SHTEM internship program every summer. This internship is intended to provide early exposure to research transcending traditional disciplinary boundaries. Students will be grouped to multifaceted projects that will benefit from their existing interests and strengths, while exposing them to new areas. Projects will be mentored by students, faculty and staff of the Stanford Compression Forum and its affiliated organizations. Themes will span and combine the science of information and communication, engineering, the arts, linguistics, psychology, biology, neuroscience, computer science, technology, philosophy, and design, among other areas. There is no fee to participate, but students must commit to attending the duration of the program. The 2024 program will be virtual. Applications are being accepted until February 23rd, 2024.

SIMR - Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program

SIMR is for high school juniors and seniors interested in hands-on research in immunology, stem cell, cancer, neuroscience, bioinformatics or cardiovascular medicine. This eight week program enables students to take part in research, attend introductory lectures and present their work at a poster session open to the Stanford community. There is no cost to participate; interns earn at least a $500 stipend.

SMASH Academy on Stanford Campus

SMASH is a state of the art Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) summer enrichment program for high school students at Stanford, and other colleges.  High potential Black, Latino/a, Native American, Southeast Asian or Pacific Islander high school students participate in this three-year 5-week summer math and science enrichment program. There is no cost to participate.

SLAC Summer Internship Program

Participants in this program include high school (ages 18 and older), undergraduate and graduate level college students. Our internship programs are designed to provide students with stimulating, real-world work experiences. Interns can work up to twelve weeks from May until September, depending upon department needs and student school schedules. All students must be authorized to work in the U.S. and must pass a basic background check.

Stanford AI4ALL

Stanford AI4ALL aims to increase diversity in the field of Artificial Intelligence. During this three-week online program, students are immersed in AI through a combination of lectures, hands-on research projects, and mentoring activities. Participants engage with professionals in the field to learn about cutting-edge ideas, such as how AI can be applied in medicine, disaster response, and combatting poverty. The program also aims to build a close-knit community and encourage interest among underrepresented populations in the field.  

Stanford Clinical Science, Technology and Medicine Sumer Internships

This program is designed for high school (rising juniors and seniors) and pre-medical undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers in medicine, STEM, medical research and development, or health care design, with a specific focus on Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine. Three sessions will be offered in 2024: Session 1 June 24 - July 5, 2024, Session 2 (Clinical Skills) July 15-July 19, 2024, Session 3 (Virtual) July 29-August 9, 2023. Tuition varies depending on session.

Stanford Clinical Summer Internship

The Stanford Clinical Summer Internship brings together curious learners from differing backgrounds to actively engage in the exploration of the art and science behind world-class medicine. Discover, contribute, and make meaningful connections and friendships while working alongside dedicated and dynamic Stanford medical students, residents, and faculty, who are all eager to share the joy they have found in medicine.

Stanford High School Summer College

High School Summer College allows high-achieving students between 16-19 years to access undergraduate courses at Stanford University. This eight- or nine-week experience provides academic, social, and intellectual opportunities not found in a high school classroom. Rolling admission is open until May 1st for Summer 2024.

Stanford EXPLORE: A Lecture Series on Biomedical Research

The Stanford Explore Lecture Series covers the basic fundamentals and current research areas in Immunology, Neuroscience, Regenerative and Stem Cell Medicine, Cancer Biology, Bioengineering and Bioinformatics. Students must be in 9th-12th grade at the time of registration. This will be a 3-week virtual program in July.  

Stanford Math Circle

Math circles are weekly online gatherings of high school, middle school, and elementary school students working on problems involving complex and advanced mathematical topics, guided by mathematicians and educators.

Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP)

The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program offers five weeks of intensive science and health training each summer. Participants are mentored throughout the five-week program by medical professionals, faculty, and college students with a passion for science. There is no cost to participate. The program is open to low-income, underrepresented high school juniors who live in Northern and Central California. 

Stanford Medicine Art & Anatomy Summer Program 

The Art & Anatomy Program is a 2-week summer immersion in visual storytelling. We offer both an in-person, and a virtual program. The program will include a speaker series from leading anatomists, physicians, and creatives whose work blend art and medicine. This will be followed by a week of drawing mentorship to develop a resolved final illustration. Students will present their final projects to a panel of artists, museum curators, and physicians. The program will take place June 17-28, 2024. No prior drawing or anatomy experience is required. Apply by March 18, 2024.

Stanford Medicine Clinical Summer Internship (MEDCSI)

MEDCSI is a rigorous 2 week program in Medicine that is open to highly motivated high school rising juniors and seniors, and premed students. Workshops and sessions are taught by Stanford faculty and include hands-on experiences such as performing bedside ultrasounds, dissections, suturing, splinting and visits to the Stanford emergency life flight station and free clinics. There are two identical sessions each summer, and both virtual and in-person sessions are available. There is a fee to participate. Applications are due February 25, 2024.

Stanford Online

Stanford Online offers free online courses taught by Stanford faculty to lifelong learners worldwide, and a variety of professional education opportunities in conjunction with many of the University’s schools and departments.

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies (SPCS)

Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies offers online and residential academic enrichment opportunities for academically motivated youth, both in the summer and during the academic year. 

Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math & Physics

Stanford Pre-Collegiate University-Level Online Math & Physics offers 13 courses throughout the year, giving students an advanced offering of math and physics courses not typically available in secondary schools.

These online courses bring motivated and academically talented high school students together to allow them to explore their intellectual passions, develop analytic reasoning and creative thinking, and study directly with expert instructors. Courses in the University-Level Online Math & Physics programs are largely self-paced. Expert instructors are available for optional office hours to meet with students online and offer assistance as they progress through the course material. All courses carry Stanford University Continuing Studies credit, and students earn a Stanford Continuing Studies transcript. 

Stanford Program for Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Physics (SPINWIP)

The Stanford Program for Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in Physics (SPINWIP) is a virtual summer outreach program hosted by the Stanford Physics Department, designed to get high-school girls excited about physics. This 3-week program is completely free to participants, and is held through video chat.  First-generation students and students from underrepresented backgrounds in physics are particularly encouraged to apply. Absolutely no prior knowledge of physics or coding is required.

Students will learn about cutting edge research in physics in fields such as quantum physics, quantum computing, astrophysics, and cosmology. They will learn how to code in Python, and then apply their coding skills to physics-based projects. Students will attend lectures by Stanford professors and researchers and work in small groups led by Stanford undergraduates, as well as attend college planning and career development workshops. Students will have the opportunity to form mentorship relationships with Stanford students and professors. Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2024

Stanford seeME

Stanford seeME is an outreach event to introduce young students to engineering! The Mechanical Engineering (ME) department at Stanford opens its doors to high school and middle school students in Spring 2022, where they will learn hands-on engineering from current Stanford students. By connecting middle- and high-school students with little or no background in Engineering, to diverse graduate students who are passionate and eager to teach it, we hope to create meaningful experiences that encourage every participant to explore a potential academic or professional career in Engineering. seeME lets students explore hands-on classes such as: wind energy, driverless cars, predicting the spread of disease, industrial engineering, fire, and data science.

Stanford School of Medicine Art & Anatomy Summer Program

This is a 2-week virtual program for rising 9th to 12th grade students that will combine lectures and drawing mentorship, led by Stanford Lecturer Lauren Toomer, who is jointly appointed in the Clinical Anatomy and Art & Art History Departments. For more information, visit our website . Applications for this program are open until until March 18th, 2024.

Stanford Science Penpals

Stanford Science Penpals connects 6th-12th graders across the U.S. to Stanford scientists. The goal is to expose kids to diverse scientific careers, answer science questions, and share a love of science! Penpal exchanges start in September and end in June. We encourage students to get in touch with us.

Stanford Summer Humanities Institute

Stanford Summer Humanities Institute is a summer enrichment program where rising high school juniors and seniors explore the big questions at the heart of the humanities in seminars led by distinguished Stanford professors.

Stanford University Mathematics Camp (SUMaC)

SUMaC leads participants on a journey in advanced mathematics through lectures, guided research, and group problem solving. In an environment centered on mathematics, participants explore current lines of mathematical research, the historical development of important areas of mathematics, and applications across scientific disciplines. Online and residential options are available.

Stanford ValleyCare Clinical Academy Program

The Stanford ValleyCare Clinical Academy Program is a two-week program in Pleasanton, CA for high school juniors and seniors with a strong interest in medicine as a career. Students will participate in an enriched curriculum consisting of hands-on activities, interactive lectures, and simulation experiences .   Students must be   16 years old to participate. There is a $50 application fee and a $4,000 fee to participate. Applications close March 8, 2024.

Stanford Young Investigators

At the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, high school scholars spend the summer working in research groups and laboratories on the main Stanford campus. Since 2004, over 300 high school students have worked in our research labs and learned about the process of science first hand. We offer several   different options , with different areas of focus and time commitments. Students are supervised directly by graduate scholars, post docs and lab managers. Once a week we have talks, lab tours, and field trips as a group.

Unpaid Internships for High School Students

In addition to formal internship programs for high school students, Stanford labs sometimes host high school interns on an informal basis, usually in unpaid internships. The Office of Community Engagement is not able to help individual students identify a host lab or project, but if you click on the red title above, you will find some information and tips.

Best Summer Research Programs for High School Students 2023

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Summer is an extremely important time as colleges want to know what the student is doing during their spare time. Based on your own interest, you can do just about anything. The sky is the limit – online courses, summer programs, internships, etc. Another great option is a research project; especially if you are aiming to get into the Ivy and elite colleges from India and other Asian countries . Here are some of the best-in-class   in-person and online summer research programs for high school students in 2023.

Summer Research Programs for High School Students

College is a giant academic leap from high school, and as such, it requires careful preparation, often beyond what high school can provide. Thus,  students (and their parents) often spend the summer after senior year  brushing up on skills that will give them the competitive edge they need to succeed in college and in their future careers.

A research program is one of those critical extracurricular activities that can demonstrate that you willingly take on challenging material and that you thrive amid competition. Your activities list will tell colleges that not only are you ready for college, but you also have experience in the research field.

The opportunity to have your scientific findings from a summer program published or presented in the scientific community is the ticket to sending your college applications to the next level .

Since many summer research programs themselves are selective, they provide you with experience as they mimic the college application process. They can range anywhere from one week to last the majority of your summer break (and even 6 months).

The prices range greatly too, with some free options alongside programs that cost thousands of dollars . A few of them (e.g. Lumiere and SHRM) also provide financial aid for deserving candidates with financial constraints.

How does a Research Project Help in College Admissions?

A research project on your resume can help you to demonstrate:

• Self-motivation and Initiative
• Long-term commitment
• Consistency and Depth within Interests
• Connection to Academics
• Creativity and Originality

You can use this list as a starting point for finding an online research program or summer pre-college program that matches your intended major. Read more about how research publications can help with college admissions .

Best Online Summer Research Programs for High School Students 2022

Why Undertake Online Research Programs in 2022?

The pandemic is still around. We are not 100% sure if there is going to be any other variant in the near future. So, we have prioritized online research programs for high school students. After all, safety is more important.

Summers in 2020 and 2021 showed us that students will be able to find activities that work in a virtual environment, and in doing so, they’ll learn a little more about themselves. With some creativity, they can find new ways to engage in their interests and develop new skills. Bonus points if they make a positive impact on others in their community in the meantime.

Online research programs for high school students offer a unique opportunity to demonstrate their skills in research and pursue the possibility of having their findings published. 

Lumiere Education

Founded by Harvard & Oxford researchers, the Lumiere Research Scholar Program is a selective research program for high school students. Students work 1-1 with a research mentor from a top university to develop a full-length, undergraduate-level research paper. The program offers the opportunity to do research in any academic field of your choice, ranging from machine learning and economics to physics and history.

In the 2020-2021 school year, over 1500 students applied to the program. An analysis of ED/EA admissions of former Lumiere students showed that alumni were 26% more likely to be accepted to the top ten universities in the US .

Lumiere also helps students with the publication process for their research. Students’ past research projects have gone on to be finalists at MIT Think, published in journals like the Cornell Undergraduate Economic Review, and have won competitions like Regional ISEF Regeneron fairs.

Lumiere also provides scholarships to students whose families make less than $35,000 per year (US applicants) or 15 lakh rupees per year (Indian or non-US applicants).

Interested in the Lumiere Research Scholar Program 2022?

Application Deadline: March 13, 2022.

Research Areas at Lumiere:

• Data Science
• Computer Science
• Gender Studies
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• International Relations

Horizon Academic

Horizon Academic (HARP) is a trimester-long online research program for extraordinary high school students to refine their interest in an academic subject. Students will develop a college-level research project under the individualized guidance of a professor from a globally renowned university.

Students choose their own subject area and work with a professor, post-doc, or Ph.D. student to develop a unique research proposal. After a trimester of reading, writing, and exploring, students finish their final projects, most often a 20-25 page research paper.

By showcasing a student’s very best work, Horizon gives students the opportunity to get letters of recommendation, seek outside recognition of the quality of their work, and demonstrate their exceptional talent to universities.

Research Areas:

• Machine Learning and Biotechnology
• Cancer Biology (CRISPR)
• Neuroscience
• Protein Physics
• Formulation Chemistry
• Ancient Greek-Roman History

SHRM Biotechnologies

SHRM Biotech is an affiliated training institute under the Life Science Skill Sector Council, Govt. of India. It is dedicated to providing training to students coming from life science backgrounds and high school students passionate about science. They provide a wide range of services including Research Projects, Training (both offline and online), contract research facilities, assistance in the development of project reports, and so on.

Research projects are usually of longer tenure, like 12-16 weeks, and involve the participation of the students in gathering data, analyzing it, and then coming to a fruitful conclusion. There are other reasons why students must opt for dissertation projects, they are mentioned here:

• Performing investigation while dealing with a research problem and simultaneously collecting and organizing information (or data).
• Checking the validity of the data by performing required experiments in the laboratory under experienced faculty
• Application of data analysis by application of technology and intellect to critically evaluate information
• Showcase the findings of the dissertation as a well-explained report by aligning it with the present scientific knowledge
• Present the research in your institution or an audience.

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Pioneer Academics

It’s a great option to do a research project online and earn credits from a US college. Pioneer is well respected for its rigorous academic standards which apply to both the faculty members and the students.

The Pioneer Research Program provides undergraduate-level research opportunities to talented, intellectually motivated high school students (and college students) from around the world. It is the only online credit-bearing research program for high school students that offers STEM, social sciences and humanities disciplines.

In the Pioneer Research Program, selected students to work one-on-one with leading US university professors in advanced study and research of a topic of their interest, culminating in a full-length research paper. The program is conducted entirely online, allowing high school students from all over the world to participate.

It’s another platform that provides opportunities to high school students to conduct research projects online. The platform allows students to connect with an expert mentor online and develop a college-level research project. The projects allow students to showcase their work through a publication, conference presentation, or creative piece.

Students need to have a solid idea of what they want to study and preferably some research ideas as well. Here are some of the  projects done by previous students .

CrowdMath (a joint program by the Art of Problem Solving and MIT Primes)

It’s a massive online collaborative year-long research project open to all high school (and college) students around the world.

Students get a unique opportunity to collaborate on a large research project with top-tier research mentors and an exceptional peer group. MIT PRIMES and Art of Problem Solving are working together to create a place for students to experience research mathematics and discover ideas that did not exist before.

Click here for more information on Project 2022 .

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Other Top Online Summer Research Programs for High School Students

• International Research Institute of North Carolina (IRI-NC)
• ScholarLaunch
• BioChemCoRe
• J Craig Venter Institute
• Apple World Wide Developers Conference
• Congressional App Challenge
• Google Code Jams
• InternWorks
• UCI Summer Premed Program
• Anson L Clark Scholar Program
• Cambridge Future Scholar Programme

Best Summer Research Programs for High School Students

• Memorial Sloan Kettering Summer Student Program
• Rockefeller University Summer Science Research Program
• Research Science Institute (RSI)
• Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE)
• Simons Summer Research Program
• Research in Materials Science Program (RIMS)
• Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) Internship

Summer Research Programs for High School Students on Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

• Center For Disease Control Disease Detective Camp  – Atlanta, Georgia
• Coriell Institute For Medical Research Summer Experience  – Camden, New Jersey
• City Of Hope Cancer Center Eugene And Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy  – Duarte, California
• Wistar Institute Summer Fellowship Program In Biomedical Research  – Philadelphia, PA
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute Jump Start Program  – College Park, Maryland
• McLaughlin Research Institute For Biomedical Sciences Summer Internship  – Great Falls, Montana

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The  Simons Summer Research Program  gives academically talented, motivated high school students the opportunity to engage in hands-on research in science, math or engineering at Stony Brook University. Simons Fellows work with distinguished faculty mentors, learn laboratory techniques and tools, become part of active research teams, and experience life at a research university.  

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Summer Pathway Programs

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is home to a variety of pathway programs that prepare and inspire talented high school and college students to pursue careers in medicine and in health-related research.

Program Outcomes PSOMER and CAMP participants have gone on to attend medical school at institutions such as: Baylor University, Emory University, Indiana University, Loyola University, Meharry Medical College, The University of Chicago, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Illinois at Chicago, University of Miami, University of Pennsylvania, Wright State University.

Program Contacts Nikeela Davis , Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Administrator

We are currently planning to have CAMP and PSOMER in person for summer 2024. Please note that this is subject to change based on guidance of the IL Department of Public Health and the advice of our own UCM experts in epidemiology and infectious diseases.

Chicago Academic Medicine Program (CAMP)  is an eight-week research, education, and mentoring experience for students who are rising juniors and seniors in college. Students participate in either basic science or clinical research projects during the program, which concludes with a research presentation forum.

Eligibility and Prerequisites Applicants must be US citizens or have Permanent Resident status. The program seeks students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or who represent groups that are known to be underrepresented in health-related sciences and medicine. Ideal candidates should -

• Be a rising junior or senior
• Have successfully completed a collegiate-level biology, chemistry, and/or physics course;
• Have exposure to clinical or basic research in the sciences;
• Have a firm interest in medicine and healthcare; and
• Be in excellent academic standing at their home institution

Program Structure Students will create mentor relationships with faculty, clinical lab staff, and medical school administrators; be engaged during weekly cluster group meetings; hone and improve research and presentation skills; and receive pre-medical advising and MCAT preparation.

Program Dates

• Program dates: Monday, June 10, 2024 - Monday, August 5, 2024
• Application dates: Monday, November 20, 2023 – Monday, January 29, 2024 

Program Information

• Location: Hyde Park campus in Chicago, IL
• Academic credit: Not provided.
• Daily transportation: We will provide a Ventra card with $100 credit on the first day of the program to access CTA. The University provides free daytime shuttle service around the campus areas and portions of the neighboring communities. To ride shuttles, all passengers must present their UChicago Medical Center ID.  
• Health Insurance: Not provided. Students must submit proof of health insurance for participation.
• Stipend: Students who successfully matriculate and complete the program will receive a total stipend of $3,200.
• Housing: Housing is not provided for CAMP. Participants will need to reside locally in Chicago during the program. Please keep in mind our program is in person every day and your address should be a commutable distance from our Hyde Park campus. Students are expected to secure their own housing and should report their summer address to the program administrator.

To apply to CAMP, follow the steps below

Complete applications include the following - 

• CAMP Application 2023-2024
• All letters must be on official school/organization letterhead and submitted to Nikki Davis ([email protected]) by the application deadline. 
• Official transcripts may be requested and should be sent directly by your institution.
• Housing is not provided for CAMP. Participants will need to reside locally in Chicago during the program. Please keep in mind our program is in person every day and your address should be a commutable distance from our Hyde Park campus. Students are expected to secure their own housing and should report their summer address to the program administrator. As a result, you must disclose your local address and contacts within your completed application.

Pritzker School of Medicine Experience in Research (PSOMER)  is an eight-week residential research, education, and mentoring experience at the University of Chicago. Participants in the program are rising college juniors or seniors. 

Eligibility and Prerequisites Applicants must be US citizens or have Permanent Resident status. The program seeks students who come from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or who represent groups that are known to be underrepresented in health related sciences and medicine. Due to the nature of the NIH grant that supports PSOMER, participants cannot be appointed to another NIH training award (such as a T32 or an individual F series fellowship) or supported by a federal research grant during the program period. Unfortunately, students with F1 student visa status are not eligible for PSOMER.  

Ideal candidates should -

• Be a rising junior or senior
• Have successfully completed intermediate- or advanced-level biology, chemistry, and/or physics courses;

Program Structure Students will participate in either basic science laboratories or clinical research projects throughout the duration of the program.    The program concludes with a mandatory research presentation forum at the end of the summer. Weekly cluster groups will support the laboratory research work of each participant. These groups will explore medical and research ethics, health care disparities, statistics and research tools. Students will also receive mentorship and guidance from Pritzker Medical School students and staff. This includes advising sessions with Pritzker admissions officers and social events with Pritzker and University of Chicago summer research program students. Participants will live on campus at the University of Chicago for the 8 week experience in order to foster the same sense of community and cooperative learning that exists among our medical school students. Participants will not be permitted to work part-time jobs, take any additional classes during the program, or be involved in any formal or informal MCAT or application preparation process for medical school during the program. There will be considerable lab work to conduct and out-of-lab/classwork to prepare.

• Application Deadline: Monday, January 29, 2024. Survey will close at 11:59 PM.
• Program Dates: Monday, June 10, 2024 - Monday, August 5, 2024
• Housing: Housing will be provided.
• Health Insurance: Will be provided for PSOMER students.
• Stipend: Students who successfully matriculate and complete the program will receive a total stipend of $3,200. 

To apply to PSOMER, follow the steps below

• PSOMER Application 2023-24

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The application for Summer 2024 is closed.

What You’ll Learn

Curious about what makes people tick? This summer, uncover the mysteries of the mind. Learn about the anatomy and function of the brain or the psychological motivations behind human behavior. You can also learn about the intersection between psychology, logic, and the law.

The 7-week Secondary School Program allows you to take two courses instead of one, so you can use your summer to focus your studies on topics you are excited about or evaluate a potential field of study in college. Explore these Psychology and Neuroscience subjects you can study at Harvard and design your own psychology and neuroscience summer program by choosing two courses.

Featured 7-Week SSP Courses

Brain science.

• Neurobiology (BIOS S-50)
• Neuroinvesting: Neuroscience and Financial Decision-Making (ECON S-1915)
• The Neuroscience of Learning (PSYC S-1609) 

Individual and Social Psychology

• Introduction to Psychology (PSYC S-1)
• The Psychology of Eating (PSYC S-1470)
• The Psychology of Close Relationships (PSYC 1503)
• Explaining Beauty: The Hidden Functions Behind Aesthetics (PSYC S-1812)

Psychology, Logic, and Law

• Deductive Logic (PHIL S-12)
• Power and Privilege in the Criminal Justice System (PSYC S-1872)

Explore More Psychology and Neuroscience Courses

Interested in finding more courses like this? Browse our course catalog to see all of our psychology and neuroscience courses.

High school students interested in taking justice, ethics, and human rights courses must first apply and be accepted into the Secondary School Program . These courses are also open to adult and college students over the summer. Adults and college students should complete these steps to register .

How long are the Psychology and Neuroscience classes?

These courses run the full length of the 7-week term. 4-credit courses are in session 2 days/week and 8-credit courses are in session 5 days/week (Monday-Friday). On class days, you will meet for 3 hours.

Do I earn college credit from these courses?

Yes. At the completion of the program, you may request a transcript listing your coursework, grades, and number of credits earned. Students participating in the 7-Week Residential program earn 8 credit hours, either taking two 4-credit courses or one 8-hour course, while SSP Online or Commuting students may choose to take either 4 or 8 credit hours during the 7-week summer session.

Are these classes online or in-person?

Some courses are available on-campus only, while others are available in a flexible format for 7-week SSP Online or Commuting students. Learn more about which courses are available depending on your program format.

Are my college credits transferable?

Harvard Summer School credits are accepted toward degrees at most colleges and universities at the discretion of the home institution. You can request a copy of your transcript after completing your courses. Because degree requirements vary among schools, you should check your home school’s transfer policies before you register.

Harvard Division of Continuing Education

The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) at Harvard University is dedicated to bringing rigorous academics and innovative teaching capabilities to those seeking to improve their lives through education. We make Harvard education accessible to lifelong learners from high school to retirement.

New Summer Internship Program for High School Students

Jun 15, 2023 —.

High School Students holding their internship completion certificates. Kala Jordan from IPAT pictured far right.

This summer, five students in Georgia  participated in the Institute for People and Technology’s (IPaT) inaugural summer research program at Georgia Tech specifically designed for high school students. Students participating in the summer 2023 inaugural class included:

Ryan Elchahal from Westminster High School Nekele Hayes from Campbell High Morgan Hildebrand from Harrison High School Harrison Lueder from Maynard Jackson High School Lilith (Ace) Magerko from Dekalb School of the Arts Nekele Hayes is a high school junior and while the other students are seniors in high school. Nathan Williams, a Dekalb County school teacher, was onsite helping to support the program.

The goal of IPaT’s high school summer internship program is to expose high school students interested in careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to ongoing research at the Institute for People and Technology. Project areas will include Esports, augmented reality/cognitive aid design, and technologies for aging in place (Aware Home).

The team of IPaT faculty and staff members supporting the program includes:

Maribeth Coleman – Director of Research (IPaT)/Principal Research Scientist Scott Robertson – Senior Research Scientist Brian Jones – Principal Research Engineer/Director of the Aware Home Laura Levy – Senior Research Scientist Clint Zeagler, Senior Research Scientist Tim Trent, Research Technologist II Noah Posner, Research Scientist II Kala Jordan, Research Technician II Cynthia Moore, Assistant Director-Business Operations Marcia Chandler, Administrative Operations Coordinator Christine Robinson, Senior Administrative Professional Leigh McCook, interim Executive Director, IPaT At the end of the internships, students presented their projects in the large Georgia Tech Research Institute auditorium on July 21. Morgan Hildebrand, Harrison Lueder, and Ace Magerko presented their Fidget Focus project. The aim of their project was to boost productivity in virtual meetings using a browser-specific Chrome extension for distraction free collaboration. Nekele Hayes and Ryan Elchahal presented their Vidsight project. An iOS app for life skills training and appliance education using machine learning and computer vision.

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Wolfram High School Summer Research Program

Formerly known as the Wolfram High School Summer Camp

Bentley University , Boston, MA June 25–July 13, 2024

A project-based research opportunity for motivated high-school students to move beyond the cutting edge of computational thinking and artificial intelligence.

The Wolfram High School Summer Research Program is an intensive two-week program designed to advance high-school students' programming and problem-solving skills. Through a curriculum of active-learning activities, hands-on workshops and lectures, students explore the power of modern computation and deep dive into STEM fields while gaining mastery of Wolfram Language, computational thinking and research skills.

Under the guidance of expert mentors, students research and implement solutions to cutting-edge problems selected in collaboration with Stephen Wolfram. Projects are novel contributions to the field and are personalized to the students' interests and skill sets. Each student writes a computational essay and an interactive research paper and publishes their work at the end of the program. Successful projects can be submitted to STEM competitions, turned into academic papers or presented at the Wolfram Technology Conference.

This program was brilliant for research, and I got to meet so many great, qualified people here at Wolfram. From selecting my project topic with Stephen Wolfram to talking with my mentor about technical concepts and my college trajectory, I gained so much knowledge from this program.

Hyunjae Chung

This was not only an academically enriching experience but also an introduction to an incredibly bright community of dedicated, driven and kind people. Perhaps even more important than the practical skills gained and excellent work that each student came away with from their projects, this program was an opportunity to connect like-minded and truly passionate students and experts from around the world and develop lasting connections.

Victor Zhou

I'm so glad I was given this experience. I now know that it's very possible to explore on your own and make your own projects. We were given the opportunity to talk with so many knowledgeable people who answered so many of our questions, no matter how technical or philosophical.

Arianna Cao

After the summer, successful students enter our ecosystem of education opportunities. This may include doing an advanced project at the Wolfram Emerging Leaders Program , joining our teaching team, connecting with professional mentors or engaging with fundamental physics and metamathematics research at the Wolfram Institute . Particularly successful students are invited to complete internships at Wolfram Research.

We are seeking motivated high-school students interested in solutions-driven research and creating innovative technology. As we are committed to enabling ambitious students, regardless of background or resources, we provide needs-based scholarships and offer a pre-programming workshop for students with limited coding experience.

Featured Projects

Generating animated guitar tutorials

My project uses chords or MIDI files as input and creates an animated tutorial video. My implementation finds the pitches that match a chord on the fretboard in a localized area. To account for some commonly used patterns, I use the CAGED system on guitar. This project also includes an implementation of major scale patterns and tab sheet implementation.

Nikhil Mani

Class of 2023

Multiway sequential cellular automata

The study of cellular automata is useful for modeling many evolving systems. In my project, I examine a novel variant of cellular automata that uses sequential updating with multiple sets of rules, resulting in multiway sequential cellular automata. This structure has the potential for modeling many aspects of quantum mechanics, including possibly quantum spin chains. A deeper exploration highlights the impact of specific subsets of multiway circular sequential cellular automata rules on the directionality, behavior, symmetry and causal invariance of the resulting states graphs.

Margaux Wong

Class of 2022

Generate Super Mario Bros. levels

Super Mario Bros. is one of the top-selling video games of all time and is known for its excellently designed platforming levels, which pioneered the platforming video game genre. My project uses a convolutional neural network to help determine whether an array is a Mario level and to generate them using levels from Super Mario Bros. and its sequel Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels.

Samion Suwito

Implementing counter machines

The objective of this project was to implement counter machines in Wolfram Language and establish which counter machine was the most unpredictable. I designed a general counter machine function and used this function to demonstrate five types of counter machines. I determined which counter machines were unpredictable and explored complexity by adding more registers.

Samikshaa Natarajan

Class of 2021

Building a graph-based reaction network

When performing syntheses in a lab, it can be challenging to find the shortest path and to avoid exceptions and pitfalls. A computational system for predicting synthesis pathways can help take the burden off of a chemist and can allow for more consistent results. By transcribing common reactions computationally and applying them recursively, a network can be generated to inform decisions in the lab. My project focused on building the groundwork for this in Wolfram Language, providing informative and computationally significant results and paving the way for comprehensive computational synthesis design.

Joseph Stocke

Automatic Metrical Scansion of Latin Poetry in Dactylic Hexameter

Many significant works of Latin poetry follow the format of dactylic hexameter, meaning that each line is composed of some combination of six metrical feet, each of which is either two long syllables or a long syllable followed by two short syllables. Scansion is the process of identifying the pattern of syllable lengths. Through this project, I use machine learning to scan lines of Latin poetry in dactylic hexameter.

Class of 2019

Colorful Fraud: Exposing Vulnerabilities in Neural Networks

In a day and age where many consider deep learning an off-the-shelf solution to any and all classification/prediction problems, it's important that people examine whether their neural network models are vulnerable to targeted attacks. This project implements a framework for generating adversarial examples: input data crafted to cause the neural network to produce unexpected or targeted incorrect behavior.

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NYU Summer Research Programs for High School Students in 2023

By Alex Yang

Graduate student at Southern Methodist University

5 minute read

NYU is an internationally renowned private research university based in New York City. Founded in 1831, it has become one of the largest universities in the United States with a student population of nearly 60,000 undergraduates and graduate students. NYU offers a very wide range of summer programs, from niches in STEM and computer science to screenwriting and film. The campus is very unique given its location right in the heart of the city, and if you're eager to experience all that New York City has to offer while participating in an exciting research or coursework program, read on to learn more about the opportunities available this summer!

See our guide for a more complete list of research opportunities for high schoolers .

XR Through Virtual Worlds

Interested in pursuing careers in UX or UI design, game development, human-computer interaction (HCI), or in digital art practice? The NYU Tandon Summer Program for Extending Reality Through Virtual Worlds is designed for high school students to explore the basics of designing and developing augmented reality (AR) video games that focus on choice-driven storytelling. During this two-week program, students will learn how to create narrative-based games with interactive stories that unfold in the real world through AR, with a focus on player choice and blurring the line between the virtual and real. By the end of this course, students should be well prepared for diving into undergraduate STEM coursework in college.

Prerequisites: 

Must be currently enrolled in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade

Must have completed Algebra 2 or equivalent and some form of computer programming experience

Credits: Non-credit

Session 1: Orientation June 16; Program June 20  - June 30

Session 2: Orientation July 7; Program July 10 - July 21 

Session 3: Orientation July 28; Program July 31 - August 11 

$2,500 Tuition 

$100 Materials fee

$100 Events fee

$610 Housing (optional)

$360 Meal Plan (optional)

Location : Program will be hosted at New York University Tandon School of Engineering in downtown Brooklyn

Deadline:  April 20, 2023 - Application closes for Preferred Sessions (otherwise on a rolling basis til 5/1)

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Applied Research in Science and Engineering ( ARISE )

Through this 7-week summer program at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, high school students have a unique opportunity to conduct real-world scientific research under the guidance of faculty and graduate researchers. Students gain valuable experience working in various STEM fields, such as Biomedical Engineering, Civil and Urban Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. They also receive training on presentation & public speaking skills, & present their findings at the concluding colloquium toNYU faculty/students, peers, experts & family members. The great thing about ARISE is that it’s also tuition free! It's open for 10th or 11th grade NYC students who will receive full scholarship + $750 stipend upon completion.

Available only to NYC high school students

Must be currently enrolled in 10th or 11th grade

Credits: Non Credit

Dates: June 28 - August 11

Cost : Free

Location : Program will be hosted at New York University

Deadline : March 1st, 2023

Tisch Online High School Screenwriters Workshop

NYU Tisch School of the Arts is widely regarded as one of the top film, drama, and performing arts schools in the world. It is known for its rigorous curriculum, diverse faculty, and well-connected alumni network. Tisch has produced many successful artists and entertainers, including actors, directors, writers, and musicians.

This 5 week online program is designed to familiarize students with the basics of screenwriting. Participants will engage in comprehensive writing activities to enhance their abilities in developing stories, characters, and scripts using film language and proper script format. 

Must be currently enrolled in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade

Minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0

Dates: Summer: July 11 - August 5

Cost: $7,140

Location : Online, asynchronous lectures

Deadline:  May 12, 2023

NYU Precollege

Spend six weeks this summer at NYU as an undergraduate student, gaining college credits and building connections with faculty and classmates! The Precollege Program offers 11th and 12th grade students the chance to experience college life and make the most of NYU's offerings in subjects like STEM, Arts & Media, Business, and the Humanities. Whether you know what you want to study or want to try a new subject, Precollege is the perfect way to sharpen your skills and prepare for college.

You’ll be able to see what it's like to live and learn at NYU's New York City campus. Meet students from all over the world in and out of class, and participate in on-campus activities and trips to famous NYC landmarks such as Broadway, Yankee Stadium, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Whether you commute or stay on campus, Precollege students are treated as NYU students for the summer and have full access to campus resources such as dining halls, the NYU library system, peer tutoring services, and more.

Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 Scale

Credits: 2-8

Dates: July 5-August 16, 2023

Cost: ~$7,266 for 4 credits (see full tuition + fees based on number of credits)

Location : Program will be hosted at New York University. Students can elect to live in dorms or commute

Deadlines: 

International Students: March 17, 2023

Scholarship Deadline: April 1, 2023

Final Deadline: June 15, 2023

Your Project Your Schedule - Your Admissions Edge!

Register to get paired with one of our expert mentors and to get started on exploring your passions today! And give yourself the edge you need to move forward!

Coding for Game Design

Ever dream of making your own video game? This two-week program teaches students about game design and how to create their own custom games using C# and Unity scripting. The program focuses on team collaboration with experienced game designers and developers from NYU. 

Students will work together and individually to create 3D Unity games based on professional techniques used at NYU. The program includes lectures, group activities, and individual projects, helping students improve their coding skills and prepare for college while connecting with students globally.

Must be currently enrolled in 9th, 10th or 11th grade

No need to have prior experience with computer programming!

Session 1: June 19-June 30 (Virtual) 

Session 2: July 10-21 (In person)

Session 3: July 31-August 11(In-person)

Session 4: August 14-25 (Virtual)

Cost: $2,448

Location : Program will be hosted at New York University for in-person sessions

Deadline: May 31, 2023, Scholarship Deadline is on April 1, 2023

SPS High School Academy

The Career Edge NYU Summer High School Program offers an unparalleled college and career readiness experience. One-week immersive courses in diverse subjects offer students an in-depth look into traditional and emerging careers in fields such as publishing, start-up business, event planning, finance, medicine, and others. The program gives students a glimpse into life on an urban college campus and how to prepare for college.

Must have successfully completed 9th, 10th, or 11th grade

Cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0

Session 1: July 10–14

Session 2: July 17–21

Session 3: July 24–28

Session 4: July 31–August 4

Session 5: August 7-11

Session 6:August 14-18

Application fee: $25

Tuition and fees: $2,495

Housing and dining fees: $607 per week

International students: April 15, 2023

Residential U.S. students: May 15, 2023

Commuter U.S. students: June 15, 2023

Online Courses: July 15, 2023

Computer Engineering for Good (CE4G)

If you’re excited by smart devices or internet-connected devices, this could be the program for you. The Computer Engineering for Good initiative is a 2-week course aimed at providing a foundational understanding of computer and electrical engineering. This program aims to teach students how to use technology to solve global challenges, starting by analyzing real-world problems and developing solutions that are both innovative and sustainable. The course covers all stages of the design process, from conception to implementation, giving students hands-on experience in using engineering and computer skills to make a positive impact.

Must be currently enrolled in 8th, 9th, 10th, or 11th grade

Must be Age 14+ before program begins (minimum 15 yrs old for housing)

There are a ton of other options to explore, and if you’re stuck on which program to pursue be sure to check out our post on how to pick the right summer program for you ! If you want to learn more about summer research programs at other schools, check out our list of top research programs !

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LSU College of Engineering High School Summer Research Program

High School Summer Research Program

As part of its strategic plan, mission, and vision, the LSU College of Engineering is dedicated to developing students into the next generation of transformative problem solvers for the local region, the state, and beyond. The High School Summer Research (HSSR) Program is an outreach initiative aimed at engaging high-achieving high school students in real research in the fields of engineering, computer science, and construction management. HSSR interns have opportunities to learn from faculty research groups and understand how they work, what inspires them, and how to continue in fields related to engineering in college and beyond.

In addition to their work on a research team/project, HSSR interns also attend workshops that include trainings on safety, research best practices, ethics in research, and communication. The program culminates in a poster presentation for students to present their research projects, which is mandatory for the completion of the internship.

Program Goals

• To give high-achieving, highly motivated, and hard-working local high school students meaningful experiences in engineering, computer science, and construction management research during summer.
• To develop students’ curiosity, research methods, and intellectual abilities before they have completed high school or made decisions about which college to attend and what bachelor’s degree to pursue.
• To develop students’ abilities to communicate technical content using both written and oral modes of communication.
• To teach students about the engineering design process and how it can be applied to both fundamental and applied research.
• To introduce these students to the opportunities available at the LSU College of Engineering and showcase the impressive faculty and research available to them at the state flagship university.
• To support faculty in their research projects and outreach efforts.

Information Sessions

Three in-person information sessions will be held, as well as one virtual session:

• October 26, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (in-person)
• November 30, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (in-person)
• December 6, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. (virtual)
• January 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (in-person)

Registration is required to attend an information session. Meeting details will be provided via email after registration.

Register for an Information Session

Program Details

Students selected as HSSR interns are matched with a College of Engineering faculty member's research team. They will receive guidance from the professor, as well as graduate-student and undergraduate-student mentors, as they work on a project related to the research team's ongoing research. Here are examples of past research projects  and an article   about a student/project from summer 2020 .

HSSR Interns will not be paid for their work.

HSSR Interns will be held accountable for their work responsibilities by the College of Engineering and will be expected to compete in regional science fair competitions. The program will provide information and training regarding science fair participation.

HSSR Interns will have to complete detailed safety paperwork and training through the course of the spring 2024 semester in order to begin work on a project in summer 2024 and beyond.

HSSR Interns will be required to work about 15-20 hours per week during summer 2024 for a total of about 120-140 hours. Weekly schedules can be flexible depending on summer travel/activity schedules, however students should not miss more than 4 working days.

The HSSR Intern application and selection process will be highly competitive due to high interest and a limited number of available positions.

Application Deadline: February 2, 2024

The LSU College of Engineering is seeking qualified local high school students to apply for a limited number of High School Summer Research (HSSR) Intern positions available in summer 2024. Please see the program details and eligibility before applying. If you have questions about eligibility and program details, please contact Raynesha Ducksworth at [email protected].

To be eligible for this program, you must:

• Be at least 15 years of age.
• Be currently enrolled as a 9th, 10th, or 11th grader.
• Have a 3.5 (or equivalent) high school GPA (as listed on a current high school transcript).
• Complete and submit this application by end of day on February 2, 2024.

To apply for this program, you must:

• Complete the LSU College of Engineering 2024 High School Summer Research Intern Application .
• Include/upload a 500-word personal statement focused on how you think this opportunity will impact your future as you pursue an education/career in engineering and what skills and experience you expect to gain.
• Include/upload a current unofficial high school transcript.
• Include/upload a signed Parent/Guardian Statement of Support .
• Include/upload a current resume of academic, volunteer, community service, leadership, and extracurricular activities.
• A letter of support from a current science teacher must be emailed to Raynesha Ducksworth at [email protected] .

Current Projects

Past Projects

The program administrators are responsible for the facilitation of the program from start to finish by creating the policy/structure, providing regular communication to all stakeholders, serving as the key liaisons between all stakeholders, and generally supporting/directing the program throughout each cycle.

Program Administrator Contact Info:

Raynesha Ducksworth Assistant Manager 225-578-5335 [email protected]

Corina Barbalata, PhD Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard

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This program is offered through Harvard Griffin GSAS and the Leadership Alliance .

During this 10-week program, Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard (SROH) interns conduct research and participate in discussions with Cambridge-based Harvard faculty, build their presentation and research discussion skills, and take part in field trips with other Harvard summer programs. Students in the program live in Harvard housing and enjoy access to the outstanding resources of the university.

The program is funded by Harvard Griffin GSAS, Harvard Molecules, Cells, and Organisms , Harvard Genes, Ecosystems, Organisms , and the Leadership Alliance . 

Note that we also have funding for students interested in atmospheric sciences as part of the NSF-supported International Partnership in Cirrus Studies project, a collaboration including the University of Chicago, Harvard University, Princeton University, the University of Washington, and multiple European institutions. The University of Chicago has information on participating faculty . Research focuses on modeling and measurement of high-altitude clouds.

Applicants in the social sciences and humanities should feel free to write to the SROH program and indicate which Harvard faculty they have identified in their area(s) of interest and whether or not they have been in contact with said faculty.

NEW! The Department of the Classics would welcome applicants interested in fields related to Greco-Roman antiquity, including, but not limited to Republican and Imperial Latin literature, Cicero and Roman oratory, Latin historiography, reception of Latin literature, and the history of classical scholarship.

Application Process

SROH takes place between June and August. For information on eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit the Leadership Alliance Summer Research-Early Identification Program.

Applications open on November 1, 2022, and must be submitted by February 1, 2023.

Room, Board, and Stipends

The in-person version of the program covers travel to and from the program, housing, and typically a stipend of $3,500 and a food allowance of $1,500. Students participating in MARC or similar programs that provide summer support are welcome to apply. Students are required to participate for the full period of the program. 

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Summer Scholars Program

In partnership with the  Center for Diversity and Health Equity , the  Science Education Department  is excited to offer the Summer Scholars Program (SSSP).

The Summer Scholars Program provides undergraduate students with a paid summer internship opportunity to engage in basic, clinical, community-based or translational research projects at Seattle Children’s Research Institute  under the mentorship of experienced researchers and principal investigators.

This program is for students from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in the biomedical and health sciences, including those listed below. Students from these groups are highly encouraged to apply.

• Blacks or African Americans
• Hispanics or Latinos
• American Indians or Alaska Natives
• Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders
• Individuals with disabilities as described in the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended
• Individuals who meet two or more of the NIH criteria for  disadvantaged backgrounds

Program Components

• Hands-on mentored research at a  leading research institution Summer scholars do authentic research as part of Seattle Children’s research teams, meet with mentors, and gain valuable research experience. Over the course of the nine-week program, scholars spend 35 hours per week performing mentored research on a project they selected during the application process.
• Curriculum to strengthen research knowledge and skills, consider research pathways, and explore cultural issues in research Five hours per week is allocated to completing the core curriculum. The curriculum is intended to support scholars in learning the principles of responsible and ethical conduct of research (RCR), to provide professional development that helps them discover or clarify their short- and long-term career goals, and to provide opportunities for networking and community building.
• Publish and present research The program culminates with each scholar publishing an abstract of their research project and presents their research at the poster symposium in the program's final week.

Am I a fit for the Summer Scholars Program?

Those interested in promoting or applying for the program should review eligibility criteria, expectations, and available supports , which may be revised annually.

Applications typically open in December. Be sure to check back in November 2024 for an updated 2025 application and selection timeline.

How the Summer Scholars Program Is Meeting Its Objective

Every year, scholars complete a post-program survey which is analyzed to gauge program impact and to inform program improvements. Download our annual report:

• 2023 Summer Scholars Program Report  – Newest (PDF)
• 2022 Summer Scholars Program Report  (PDF)

Read our  2023 Summer Scholars' Profiles and Research Abstracts (PDF).

A Summer of Research and Discovery

In 2023, the Summer Scholars Program welcomed 49 new students. Over nine weeks, the Summer Scholars assisted with 44 lab and clinical research projects involving 39 principal investigators at Seattle Children’s Research Institute.

Read about each of the 2023 Summer Scholars and the research abstracts .

More Than a Paycheck: Seattle Children’s Summer Scholars Program Provides Path to Science Careers

As part of Seattle Children’s work to inspire and develop the next generation of talent in research and medicine, meet some of the members of the 2023 Summer Scholars Program.

The Next Generation of Researchers: SCRI Summer Scholars Program Provides Path to Science Careers

In the 2023, 49 college students worked side by side with scientists they might join as peers one day, showing that a summer job can not only help pay for expenses, it can cultivate a career.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email the  Summer Scholars Program team .

Seattle Children’s complies with applicable federal and other civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently based on race, color, religion (creed), sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin (ancestry), age, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Financial assistance for medically necessary services is based on family income and hospital resources and is provided to children under age 21 whose primary residence is in Washington, Alaska, Montana or Idaho.

Neurology High School Scholars Program

The Neurology High School Scholars Program is resuming in 2024!

About the program

The Neurology High School Scholars Program offers the opportunity for high school students to complete a five-week paid internship ($1,000 stipend). The internship involves working closely with a neurologist or neuroscientist on a basic science or clinical research project, shadowing physicians in clinic, and attending a weekly educational session with the cohort. Work hours will be determined between the student and mentor based on project needs. At the end of the five weeks, students will prepare a poster presentation outlining their project results and present the poster at a conference.

The program will run for 5 weeks from July 7, 2024 to Aug 9, 2024 with a poster presentation showcasing the work set for Aug 15, 2024.

Application details

The application period for the 2024 season will open on February 2, 2024 and will close on March 1, 2024. THERE WILL BE NO EXTENSIONS. The application involves writing 2 short essays (500 words) and submitting information to obtain two letters of recommendation from mentors. Top candidates for the program will be invited for an in-person interview before final selection.

Anyone applying must be a current high school sophomore, junior, or senior and must be 16 years of age by the start of the program. Applicants are not required to live in Philadelphia, however, they must have the means to travel to and from CHOP up to 5 days per week. Selected students will be required to pass non-traditional personnel clearances (including, but not limited to: immunizations, FBI fingerprinting, child abuse clearances, and other background checks). There may be research and other training requirements, depending on the student project. Eligible students will be required to attend the program at CHOP's Main Campus during scheduled work hours. Students must be sophomores, juniors or seniors, and must be 16 years of age at the start of the internship.

Applications can be submitted here starting on Friday, February 2, 2024.

If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact the Administrative Director for Neuroscience Research, Samantha Ferrante, at [email protected] .

Past high school scholars projects

• Owen Oliver, Alexandra J Borst, MD, Allison Britt MS LCGC, Elizabeth Goldmuntz MD, Shih-Shan Lang Chen MD, Stephanie Fuller MD, Arastoo Vossough MD PhD, Lauren Beslow MD MSCE: “Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia-like Phenotypes of Children with GDF2 Mutation.”
• Sarmarth Mannikeri, Shiva Ganesan, Ingo Helbig: “Decoding the Exome: Unveiling Genetic Insights through Computational Analysis.”
• Venkat Devabhakthuni, Brenda Banwell, Phil Kaplan, Eleonora Grasso: “Quantitative Assessment of Choroid Plexus Volume in Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Patients.”
• Aarohi Deshpande: “Telemedicine is a Preferred Patient Care Modality for Spanish-Only Speaking Families Seen in the Pediatric Neurology Outpatient Clinic.”
• Zoe Heifetz, John Brandsema, MD: “Efgartigimod Alfa-Fcab (Vyvgart™) and General Myasthenia Gravis.”
• Prima Rao, David R. Lynch MD, PhD: “Friedreich’s Ataxia Progression Between Siblings.”
• Emiola Enakhimion, Ashley Bach MD, Sonika Agarwal MD: “Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum: Outcomes, Associated Malformations & Trends in Diagnosis Over Time.”

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UHD Offers Life-Changing Summer Programs for High School Students

April 23, 2024

As Houston's summers become hotter, so does the University of Houston-Downtown's (UHD) commitment to its mission to "nurture talent, generate knowledge, and drive socioeconomic mobility for a just and sustainable future." That's why during Summer 2024, UHD is investing in the future of high schoolers through educational programs aimed at changing the trajectories of their lives: The UHD "Get Ready Gators" Summer Bridge Program 2024, the Texas Talent Connection Project , Houston PREP and the National Summer Transportation Institute Program 2024.

"We understand how formidable higher education can seem for all high schoolers, but especially first-generation students," said UHD President Loren J. Blanchard. "At the University of Houston-Downtown, faculty and staff come together in providing a safety net through both academic and basic needs support. Our Culture of Care is palpable, and these three summer programs aimed at high school students are further proof of our dedication to empowering those who dream of a college education to better themselves, their families, and their communities."

The UHD "Get Ready Gators" Summer Bridge Program 2024

Geared toward first-time college students, The UHD "Get Ready Gators" Summer Bridge Program is a five-week intensive academic college preparation program designed to aid first-year students in strengthening their academic skills and social integration. Importantly, Summer Bridge helps high school seniors transition from high school to university life by providing an engaging and rewarding collegiate experience.

Summer Bridge is free to all graduating Houston-area high school seniors with a minimum GPA of 2.25-2.6, allowing them to earn college credits before the fall 2024 semester. From July 8 to August 8, Monday through Friday, participants will engage with faculty in small groups, and receive academic support and mentoring as well as specialized peer support for Math and English.

Houston PREP

The goal of Houston PREP (Pre-Freshmen Enrichment Program) is to bolster socially and economically disadvantaged middle and high school students' academic foundations in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), potentially over a four-year period. Program participants are high achieving seventh, eighth, and ninth grade students who agree to commit themselves to intellectually demanding classes from June 12 to July 12. The 2024 program takes place at UHD, is free and provides lunch. Free transportation is available for Aldine, Alief, and Galena Park ISD students.

The four-year successive summer program consists of the following components:

• Engineering
• Problem Solving
• Computer Science

Second Year

• Algebraic Structure
• Probability and Statistics
• SAT Preparatory
• Technical Writing

Fourth Year

The curriculum of Houston PREP has been approved for high school elective credit (one to three units) by the Texas Education Agency. In addition, students graduating from Houston PREP are eligible for scholarships at UHD.

Houston PREP is part of the successful TexPREP initiative of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Over the last 35 years, UHD's Houston PREP has enrolled more than 6,000 students in the program. According to the most recent follow-up survey of college-age PREP participants, 99.9% of respondents graduated from high school. In this surveyed group, 94% are college students or college graduates with more than 68% enrolled in STEM fields or pursuing STEM careers.

UHD National Summer Transportation Institute Program 2024

High school students interested in all things transportation will be in Nirvana for two weeks this summer, July 1-12 (no program on July 4). The UHD National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) will present an intensive, face-to-face focus on research/academic/transportation training and STEM research mentorship through laboratory-based experiences in National Transportation Institute STEM.

This camp will provide the needed foundation for future entrance into university programs and into the workforce. Students will learn about bridge/overpass structural analyses, traffic light timing devices and other in control process engineering, drone/robotic technology, and safety across all types of outdoor/indoor situation associated with transportation. Two to three field trips will include TranStar, the ION, and Galveston—with a visit to the Train Museum and the Elissa.

Throughout the two-week program, working lunches will include expert speakers from across the transportation sector in Texas, including Workforce Solutions and the TAMU Texas Transportation Institute.

A total of 35 qualifying pre-college students (grades nine-12) will be selected to participate in this program to be held on the UHD campus. The application is online . Following the completion of the camp, all participants will be encouraged to apply for UHD Admissions and Scholars Academy scholarships, enabling participants to graduate from UHD and enter the workforce with minimal to zero college loan debt.

Summer Research Scholars Programs

The University of Texas at Austin hosts a number of undergraduate research programs on campus each summer. These programs select academically talented and motivated students to participate in exciting research in a variety of disciplines. The Office of Undergraduate Research supports these programs through social networking events and professional development.

Programs may be open to UT and non-UT students. Please contact each program directly for more information about eligibility, application, and deadlines.

• Frontier Research and Training in Astronomy for the 21st Century

Biomedical Engineering

• BME CUReS Cancer NSF REU
• BUILD ing SCHOLARS Summer Research Program

Cellular and Molecular Biology

• Summer Undergraduate Program for Experiential Research ( SUPER ) – REU
• Frontiers in the Chemistry of Materials

Civil Engineering

Cockrell School of Engineering

• LSAMP : Louise Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation
• UT Austin Summer Research Academy

College of Liberal Arts

• Population Research Center

College of Natural Sciences

• CNS LSAMP Summer Research Academy
• Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Electrical and Computer Engineering

• Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure ( NHERI ) – Cyberinfrastructure and Data Management
• Environmental Science Institute

ICES : Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences

• Moncrief Undergraduate Summer Internship

Integrative Biology

• Summer research in switchgrass ecology and genetics
• Inclusive Student Training in Collections and field-based Topics

Jackson School of Geosciences

• Research Traineeship Experience

All Disciplines

• McNair Summer Research Institute

Microelectronics Research Center

• National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure

Nanotechnology

• NASCENT REU Program

Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering

• Summer Undergraduate Research Internship

Texas Advanced Computing Center

• Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure
• Cyberinfrastructure (CI) Research for Social Change