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Summer program

Waksman Student Scholars Program

Rutgers University Waksman Institute of Microbiology

Year-long molecular biology and bioinformatics research done at participating New Jersey high schools, starting with a summer institute at Rutgers. Students can publish their findings.

Grades 9–12VariesPiscataway, NJ and particip...

Schools apply; ask your science teacher

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Boston Leadership Institute

Boston Leadership Institute

One- and three-week summer programs on themes such as emergency medicine, engineering, astrophysics and business.

Grades 9–12Has a feeGreater Boston, MA

Rolling admission until programs fill

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Boston University RISE

Boston University Summer Term

Six-week summer program: a research internship in a BU lab, or a group research practicum.

Grade 11Has a feeBoston, MA

Applications (and aid requests) are usual...

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Island School Semester

The Island School

14-week semester at The Island School combining classes with marine science research, diving and sustainability work.

Grades 10–11Has a feeEleuthera, Bahamas

Apply in the year before your semester

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Lumiere Research Scholar Program

Lumiere Education

Selective online research mentorship program pairing high school students with PhD mentors from top universities.

Grades 9–12Has a feeOnline

Rolling cohorts with deadlines throughout...

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National Youth Science Camp

National Youth Science Camp

Free residential STEAM program with lectures, research directives and outdoor adventures. About two delegates are selected from each state.

Grade 12FreeWest Virginia

Applications usually close in late Februa...

Summer program

Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences

Carnegie Mellon University / Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Five-week residential science program at Carnegie Mellon with courses in biology, chemistry, computer science, math and physics, plus team research projects.

Grade 11FreePittsburgh, PA

Applications usually open in late October...

Summer program

Pioneer Research Program

Pioneer Academics

Online research program pairing high school students with university professors to complete an independent research project for credit.

Grades 9–12Has a feeOnline

Several application rounds through the year

Summer program

Polygence

Polygence

Online 1-on-1 mentorship program for high school students to complete independent research or creative projects with a mentor.

Grades 9–12Has a feeOnline

Rolling admissions, with monthly deadline...

Research program

MGH Youth Neurology Education & Research Program

Massachusetts General Hospital

Paid summer research internship in neurology at Mass General: a lab bootcamp, then six to eight weeks on an ongoing project with weekly seminars.

Grades 11–12Pays or awards moneyBoston, MA

Applications open November 1 and close January 31

Internship

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory High School Internships

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Experiences in Research: six-week summer internships where high-school students work on real projects with Berkeley Lab scientists and staff.

Grades 10–12Pays or awards moneyBerkeley, CA

Applications close in late March (March 2...

Research program

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center Programs

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center

Genetics and biotechnology education programs and labs for students, including summer camps and research pathways.

Grades 9–12Has a feeCold Spring Harbor, NY (and...

Register for each camp; spots fill up

Research program

Columbia University Science Honors Program

Columbia University

Saturday and summer science and math courses for academically talented high school students in the NYC area.

Grades 10–12Has a feeColumbia University, New York, NY

Applications are due in mid-April; entran...

Internship

Army Educational Outreach Program: High School Internships

U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program

Stipended summer placements for high school students in university research labs or U.S. Army research laboratories and centers.

Grades 9–12FreeUniversity research labs an...

Deadline not stated on the page.

Summer program

Army Educational Outreach Program: GEMS

U.S. Army Educational Outreach Program

Free in-person summer STEM enrichment program held at participating U.S. Army research centers and laboratories.

Grades 9–12FreeU.S. Army research centers ...

Deadline not stated on the page.

Internship

Science and Engineering Apprentice Program (SEAP)

Office of Naval Research

Places academically talented high-school students with STEM interests as apprentices in Department of Defense laboratories for eight weeks during the summer, working with research mentors on science and engineering projects.

Grades 9–12Pays or awards money25+ Navy laboratories nationwide

Nov 30, 2026

In-person summer research program for high-school students on the Boston University campus with an Internship track and a Practicum track.

Grades 11–12Has a feeBoston University, Boston, MA

Feb 3, 2027

Research program

Laboratory Learning Program (LLP)

Princeton University

Free, full-time, in-person summer research experience in the sciences or engineering for local New Jersey high-school students, working in ongoing Princeton research programs under faculty supervision.

Grades 10–12FreePrinceton University, NJ

Mar 17, 2027

Research program

AMNH Science Research Mentoring Program (SRMP)

American Museum of Natural History

Year-long mentored science research for New York City high-school students, with a four-week August summer institute (including Black Rock Forest fieldwork), twice-weekly after-school mentor meetings, and monthly workshops.

Grades 10–11VariesAmerican Museum of Natural ...

Class of 2028 applications expected to op...

Research program

Anson L. Clark Scholars Program

Texas Tech University

Intensive seven-week summer research program for twelve highly qualified rising seniors and recent high-school graduates, working with Texas Tech faculty.

Grades 11–12Pays or awards moneyTexas Tech University, Lubbock, TX

2027 deadline not yet posted (2026 deadli...

Research program

Research Science Institute (RSI)

Center for Excellence in Education

Free summer program where about 100 of the most accomplished high-school students gather at MIT for one week of STEM classes followed by a five-week research internship and written and oral presentations.

Grade 11FreeMIT, Cambridge, MA

RSI 2026 applications closed; 2027 deadli...

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Governor's School of New Jersey in the Sciences

Drew University

Tuition-free residential summer program at Drew University for outstanding New Jersey high-school juniors interested in the sciences.

Grade 11FreeDrew University, Madison, NJ

2026 deadline was in January 2026; 2027 d...

Summer program

New Jersey Scholars Program

New Jersey Scholars Program

Tuition-free, five-week residential interdisciplinary summer program for rising seniors from any New Jersey high school, aiming to sharpen critical thinking, writing, and research skills.

Grade 11FreeLawrenceville, NJ

Application dates not stated on the page ...

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PROMYS (Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists)

Boston University

Six-week residential summer program in mathematics for strongly motivated high-school students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Grades 10–12Has a feeBoston University, Boston, MA

Application due end of February 2027 (exa...