Internships for high schoolers

The RISE program offered by Boston University Summer Term is a 6-week internship/practicum for domestic high school juniors passionate about STEM subjects. The program consists of two tracks: Internship and Practicum. In the Internship track, students will work on research projects under the mentorship of postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and distinguished faculty for 40 hours every week. On the other hand, the Practicum track provides a set syllabus on computational neurobiology within a structured research environment led by a BU instructor. Students will have four hours of group research in the afternoon and attend two-hour lectures in the morning. Both tracks include workshops intended to hone academic and professional skills, poster symposium presentations, and weekly off-site or on-site interactions with biotech or pharmaceutical firms. All students will learn how to read a research paper, network in the engineering and science fields, and gain a better understanding of research ethics and the scientific process. Bu has been offering these opportunities for over 40 years and has helped many students start their careers in science, engineering, or research.

In this program you will describe the characteristics of a public health-based problem, reference public health data sources and identify gaps in information, make community-based inferences using qualitative and quantitative data, collect, store, retrieve, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and use public health theory to inform program implementation. Create a programmatic logic model for use in implementation and evaluation; Present qualitative and quantitative data to address public health issues in writing.

The Young Scholars Program (YSP) at Northeastern University offers Massachusetts residents entering their senior year of high school the opportunity to gain hands-on research experience in science and engineering. YSP participants will conduct laboratory research with faculty from Northeastern's Colleges of Engineering, Science, and Health Sciences, with topics ranging from exploring active particles in flow to evaluating new cancer therapies. In addition to research, participants will attend seminars and workshops on engineering, education/career counseling, and college life, and have the opportunity to visit corporate and government sites to observe engineers in action. Eligible students from all types of schools are encouraged to apply, with priority given to those with low access to similar programs and who live within commuting distance to Northeastern. Applications for the free program open in January for the following summer, with results posted in April.

The Summer Research Internship is a fully virtual, project-based program for students interested in exploring how AI is developed, evaluated, and applied in healthcare. Students work in small teams on a project using clinical data to build an AI model, supported by instruction and mentorship from Stanford researchers and students. The program emphasizes research thinking, collaboration, and responsible innovation. Internship students will: - Learn core concepts in AI and machine learning - Explore real-world applications of AI in health and medicine - Work collaboratively on a guided research project - Receive mentorship and feedback throughout the program - Present their work at the conclusion of the internship The internship program is ideal for students who: - Have prior coding experience - Want a deeper, project-based learning experience - Are interested in how AI is developed and evaluated in healthcare

The Youth Action Institute is a public policy research fellowship that supports young New Yorkers in investigating and identifying solutions to the issues and policies that affect their lives. Fellows with the Institute explore topics that affect young people’s safety and agency, particularly as those issues intersect with public safety and the legal system. They offer their research findings and thoughtful, actionable policy recommendations to support better outcomes and experiences for impacted young people.

The Base Pair internship program was founded in 1992 as a biomedical research mentorship program that paired University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) faculty with high school students and educators from the Jackson Public School District (JPSD). This program now offers JPSD students a bona fide biomedical research experience under the guidance of UMMC faculty researchers. Additionally, Base Pair has generated two corollary programs, the Rural Biomedical Initiative (RBI) which offers a template for inquiry-based, hands-on curricula for rural high schools, and the Student Oriented Academic Research (SOAR) which is a two-year science curriculum focused on locally-generated student research and adaptable to individual school resources. Base Pair has made a significant and positive impact on science education, not only locally, but throughout Mississippi and the southeastern United States as well.

The Experiences in Research (EinR) internship program is designed for high school students in Northern California who are interested in developing their skills and gaining hands-on experience in STEM fields. The program offers paid internships lasting six weeks during the summer, where interns work on cutting-edge projects with professionals at Berkeley Lab. The projects cover various aspects of STEM professions, such as administration, data science, experimental research, and more. Students will be able to express their interests and project preferences during the application process to develop skills in their preferred field. The program is only open to current 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students with experience in independent work. Interns will work approximately 20 hours a week and will receive a stipend. Applications typically open in early February and close in early April.

The Baruch College Now STEM Research Academy program is designed to provide NYC public high school students with an opportunity to build their science knowledge and skills by engaging in ‘authentic inquiry’ activities. Utilizing a two-semester program model (spring and summer) 25 students will be selected based on English & Math Regents, GPA, writing sample, and transcript review.

SURI Program is a 10 week summer residential program that brings approximately 40 talented and motivated students (high school, undergraduate, graduate and professional) from across the country to Scripps Research Translational Institute for an immersive research and graduate school preparation experience.

In this program you will describe the characteristics of a public health-based problem, reference public health data sources and identify gaps in information, make community-based inferences using qualitative and quantitative data, collect, store, retrieve, and analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and use public health theory to inform program implementation. Create a programmatic logic model for use in implementation and evaluation; Present qualitative and quantitative data to address public health issues in writing.

This summer program provides a one-on-one mentorship with health care providers and researchers, along with access to unique workshops, seminars, trainings, simulations, and networking opportunities. The program culminates in a formal research symposium in which each student presents their project findings to the scientific community, many of which continue on as future grants, publications, and advances in healthcare. The overall goal of the program is to stimulate interest in health sciences for under-represented students, arming them with professional skills and confidence, thereby improving their likelihood of success in STEM careers.

Because there is a clear lack of underrepresented minorities (URM) at all stages of academic learning for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, Emory University is proposing to address this gap by initiating a paid summer internship program for high school students in the metropolitan Atlanta area beginning in the summer of 2022. We believe that an earlier exposure to the diverse and exciting career possibilities that are available in the STEM field will begin to address this difference in representation.

The Laboratory Learning Program is a full-time, free research experience in the sciences or engineering for 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.

Our students work on the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) campus in departments ranging from radiology, transport, materials management, research labs and more. The program is a paid 7-week, 30 hour-per-week job experience focused on professional development, healthcare career exposure and exploration, community health, and health equity.

BioBus creates immersive laboratory environments, including mobile labs and community labs, in which students join scientists for hands-on scientific exploration during in-school, after-school, weekend, and summer programs as well as internships. BioBus helps K-12 and college students in New York City discover, explore, and pursue science.

The Research Mentorship Program is a competitive summer program offered by the University of California, Santa Barbara that engages highly accomplished high school students from around the world in hands-on, interdisciplinary university-level research. The program runs from June 20 to August 4, 2023, and students are required to attend the virtual component from June 20-23, 2023. Students are paired with a mentor (graduate student, postdoc, or faculty) and choose a research project from a wide range of disciplines offered by the program each year. Along with a deep relationship with their mentor and insight into professional research-based opportunities, students learn about research techniques and mature their academic goals. The GRIT talks lecture series connects students to some of the best minds among the UC Santa Barbara research community presenting their groundbreaking research and innovative technology. Additionally, students are immersed in university life and network with equally curious and ambitious peers.

UAB's PRISM program offers high school students from minority backgrounds hands-on research experiences with surgeon mentors. The internship exposes students to medical careers, research's impact on patient care, and enhances their college application competitiveness.

The Einstein-Montefiore Summer High School Research Program introduces high school students age 16 and older to the excitement of leading-edge scientific research. It is our hope that because of this experience, students will begin to think about a career in science while still in high school

The Ochsner STAR Program offers a free opportunity for high school students to explore the healthcare industry, especially those who have limited access and resources.

The Aspirnaut Summer Research Internship Program at U-M is a six-week program that aims to increase interest in basic science research by giving high school students from under-resourced areas the chance to work with researchers at U-M in a hands-on science laboratory experience. Interns will come from select communities in Michigan, including rural and socioeconomically disadvantaged areas. They will conduct their own research project, and present their findings to peers and mentors at the end of the program. The program covers interns' housing and meals on campus, as well as providing a stipend. In addition to conducting research, the program offers professional development and enrichment opportunities and access to university resources. Interns are required to have health insurance coverage and must be present and on campus for the duration of the program. The Aspirnaut program follows a Code of Conduct and promotes a safe and supportive environment for participants, with supervision from research supervisors, undergraduate resident advisors, and program staff. Beyond the program, the goal is to help participants pursue college and career opportunities in the sciences.

A unique opportunity for highly qualified high school juniors to work side-by-side with world class scientists on a variety of imaging-related research projects. CIS interns (unpaid) gain valuable hands-on experience in a real laboratory setting as contributing members of a research team. They benefit from professional development activities, team building exercises, and at least one field trip. Participation in this program is free.

Environmentor is a science research mentorship program for high school students to conduct authentic research under the mentorship of scientists from local universities and research institutions on projects focused on the Rockaway shoreline. Students 9th-11th grade, who live or attend school in, or around, the Rockaway Peninsula are eligible to apply to the Environmentor Program. The program is entirely inperson.

The Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (WERM) program at Wave Hill offers New York City high school students an opportunity to participate in citywide ecological monitoring efforts in local woodlands and to conduct authentic research under the mentorship of field scientists. The 14-month program begins with immersion in academic science learning.