Internships for high schoolers

Participants in this program receive training in a translational research lab and build valuable skills as they work on active research projects led by faculty mentors. The program consists of a professional development component that teaches students about college selection, scholarship applications, and scientific writing. Interns are also provided with networking events, guest speaker presentations, and activities like attending sporting events. The program culminates in a presentation in which students showcase the findings of their research at a symposium in front of some of Houston Methodist’s leading scientists.

The Data Science Institute Summer Lab program (launched in 2018 as the Data & Computing Summer Lab) is an immersive 10-week paid summer research program at the University of Chicago. In the program, high school and undergraduate students are paired with a data science mentor in various domains, including: computer science, data science, social science, climate and energy policy, public policy, materials science, and biomedical research.

This 10-week training program is aimed at underserved high school students and seeks to introduce them to STEM-related academic and career paths. Students take part in a full-time (40 hours a week) research experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center while gaining real-world lab experience and earning a stipend of up to $6,800. Participants also engage in classroom activities, receive mentoring, get college and career guidance, and perform outreach.

The Rebel Research Scholars program is designed for high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM). This program offers hands-on, faculty-led research experiences in a university laboratory setting. Students will spend about seven hours each day conducting research and use cutting-edge technologies to explore the sciences under the guidance and mentorship of experienced research faculty. When not in the lab, students will also have the opportunity to experience college life on campus with other high school summer programs as part of the Summer College for High School Students (SCHS) program. The programs are highly competitive and students must meet minimum admission requirements for credit or non-credit research experiences. The summer program is divided into two sessions, each lasting around one month, and limited financial aid is available.

The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care’s Kimberly Querrey Summer Research Program offers a six- to eight-week paid, competitive research experience at Northwestern University for rising high school juniors and seniors and undergraduate college/university students interested in the biological sciences. Our program combines intensive research training with support for students’ academic and professional development. Many of our program’s alumni pursue a BS or PhD degree in the biological sciences, while others go to medical school.

The Biotechnology for Science & Health Academy is designed to provide students with a scientific background the opportunity to conduct experiments to illuminate the role that Biotechnology plays in the fields of Health and Science. Background information and concepts are presented in a lecture format and students then conduct hands-on laboratory exercises to demonstrate the concepts. Students will experience cloning a gene and analyzing the resulting product, examining the role of DNA and protein diagnostics in modern healthcare, how DNA is used in forensics and several other applications of Biotechnology in a variety of industries. This course will also include applications of Biotechnology in current industries including Medicine and Health, Forensics, Agriculture and Food Science, and Basic Scientific Research.

The STEM Research Academy is a two‐semester program, consisting of a spring pre‐college science course and the opportunity to conduct hands-on research with CUNY faculty members in a summer research experience. The Academy is designed to provide students with an opportunity to build essential literacy and numeracy skills by engaging in ‘authentic inquiry’ activities.

QuarkNet offers summer research opportunities in science and technology for students who have demonstrated a strong interest in and aptitude for science and mathematics. Students work with scientists for seven weeks on projects related to the Fermilab research program.

The Urban Barcode Research Program (UBRP) is a student research mentorship program supported by the Pinkerton Foundation and Science Sandbox. This science education initiative engages NYC high school students in studies of biodiversity using DNA technology.

The College Now STEM Research Academy at Lehman College is a two-part program designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop the essential skills to be strong scientific thinkers by engaging in authentic enquiry based research activities. The first component of the program is a high school credit scientific investigative course (DNA Detectives) offered during the spring semester, and the second component is a six week college credit course (BIO189, 1 credit) that meets during the summer, in which students work in research labs under the supervision and mentorship of Lehman College faculty and their graduate students.

High School Student Research Apprentice Program at UConn's school of medicine is a a five-week summer program for 11th and 12th grade students interested in medicine, dental medicine or biomedical research.

BRIMS provides minority students in the Cincinnati area who are graduating high school seniors or college freshmen with an excellent opportunity for scientific training. Its objective is to involve students who are underrepresented in biomedical careers in cutting-edge scientific research that takes place in an academic medical center. The program aims to spark their interest in pursuing careers in biomedical research.

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Scholars Program offers stipend-paid summer internship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate level university students pursuing STEM degrees, as well as upper-level high school students; select locations also offer internships to university students pursuing education-related degrees and K-12 professional educators. The selected interns gain valuable hands-on experiences working with full-time AFRL scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research and technology and are able to contribute to unique, research-based projects.

ResearcHStart is a multi-institutional program welcoming high school students from the Chicago and Urbana-Champaign areas to explore exciting careers in cancer research. Participants work full time in the laboratories of established cancer researchers, gaining hands-on experience in areas at the forefront of the field: cancer immunology, bioengineering, experimental cancer therapeutics, cancer disparities and more. Rigorous research training is complemented by career development and skill-building workshops, a cancer-based faculty lecture series, and a network of faculty and peer mentors dedicated to students’ success.

The Voelcker Biomedical Research Academy enables rising high school sophomores to participate in research experiences mentored by biomedical scientists from UT Health San Antonio. The academy runs for three years—including a seven-week research program in the first year—and aims to introduce high schoolers to careers in biomedical research.

The Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) invites highly motivated high school students with a strong interest in science to spend six weeks at the Broad Institute. We match students with Broad scientists to conduct original, cutting-edge research projects in areas such as: cancer biology, psychiatric disease, chemical biology, computational biology, infectious disease, and more. In addition to original research, students will get to explore scientific careers; attend interesting scientific talks; present their research to the Broad community in a scientific poster session; attend a college fair; participate in fun social events; and meet other students who share similar interests.

Participants will learn how to conduct academic research, discover different types of engineering, and have the chance to create a project for the Utah Science & Engineering Fair. Students will also participate in workshops focused on subjects like ethics in research, how to write for science, conversations with alumni, and many other interesting topics.

The Stanford Medical Youth Science Program (SMYSP) is an academic enrichment program for students from low-income, underrepresented backgrounds. Over five weeks, participants engage in faculty lectures, professional development workshops, Stanford Medicine networking events, and a public health disparities research project.

This program offers volunteer opportunities for high school students to work with archival materials and learn about Delaware history. Participants work on various projects, such as indexing and digitizing documents.

This seven-week program includes: a high level, 5-week authentic research experience in participating NYU faculty labs, mentoring in that placement by a graduate or postdoctoral student, a stipend of at least $750 for completing the program, as well as two weeks of workshops, college advisement and other activities geared to preparing ARISE students for the college application process.

The Zuckerman Institute’s Brain Research Apprenticeships in New York at Columbia (BRAINYAC) program prepares today’s youth to become tomorrow’s scientists. BRAINYAC provides high-schoolers with an immersive, hands-on summer research experience in a Columbia laboratory. We emphasize opportunities to connect with real scientists, learn key skills required to work in a research environment, and become part of the Columbia University community.

The NASA Internships provided by the Michigan Space Grant Consortium offer hands-on opportunities for high school, undergraduates, graduates, and educators to gain unique NASA-related research and operational experiences. Participants can engage in scientific or engineering research, development, and operations activities or explore non-technical internship opportunities to engage in professional activities that support NASA's business and administrative processes. The internships are mentor-directed with an aim for degree-related, real-time completions to enhance and increase participants' professional capabilities and clarify their long-term career goals. The internships can be conducted full or part-time at any NASA facility, contractor facility, or anywhere activities are ongoing to advance NASA's missions. Mentors consist of civil servants, contractors, or faculty who conduct activities directly related to NASA's unique assets and ongoing mission activities. Participants can apply for the four sessions per year corresponding to the academic calendar: spring, summer, fall, and year-long.

The STEM Research Academy is a two‐semester program, consisting of a spring pre‐college science course and the opportunity to conduct hands-on research with CUNY faculty members in a summer research experience. The Academy is designed to provide students with an opportunity to build essential literacy and numeracy skills by engaging in ‘authentic inquiry’ activities.

The High School Research Scholars Program at Sanford Research is a unique 10-week summer internship that offers real-time laboratory research experience to motivated high school students who have an interest in the biomedical sciences. Participants work alongside scientists as part of a research team, engage in educational and career preparation workshops, and present their work as a scientific poster at the Sanford Research Symposium. In addition, they earn three undergraduate elective credits at the University of South Dakota (BIOC192) and receive a $2,500 scholarship.