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Β§ Biology

Biology programs for high schoolers.

115 programs indexed in biology. 96 are free or pay a stipend. 64 prioritize under-resourced or underrepresented students. This page updates whenever we add a new biology program.

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  1. Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP)
    AEOP High School Apprenticeship Program

    Students work alongside Army scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research projects in world-class laboratories.

    πŸ“ Nationwide⏱ 8 weeksπŸ“… Early MarchπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  2. Allen Institute
    Allen Institute Summer Intern

    Paid neuroscience and cell biology research in Seattle.

    πŸ“ WA⏱ 10 weeks (summer)πŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  3. Amgen Foundation
    Amgen Scholars Future Track

    Free online biotech simulations and pipeline programs preparing high schoolers for biomedical research.

    πŸ“ Remote (nationwide)⏱ Self-pacedπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  4. Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program
    ASDRP (RISE)

    Free year-round Bay Area lab research. Open application.

    πŸ“ CA⏱ Year-roundπŸ“… MayπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  5. Arizona State University
    ASU SCENE

    Free science club + research opportunities for AZ high schoolers, with focus on first-gen students.

    πŸ“ AZ⏱ Year-roundπŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  6. Auburn University
    Auburn Summer Science Institute

    Hands-on STEM research at Auburn β€” Alabama residents prioritized; in-state tuition aid available.

    πŸ“ AL⏱ 1 week (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 10, 11, 12
    Moderate
  7. Biogen
    Biogen Community Lab

    Free hands-on biotech labs and high school research opportunities at Biogen sites.

    πŸ“ Cambridge, MA + RTP, NC⏱ Day to weeksπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  8. Broad Institute (MIT & Harvard)
    Broad Summer Scholars Program

    Paid genomics research for Boston-area rising seniors from underrepresented groups.

    πŸ“ MA⏱ 6 weeks (summer)πŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11
    Selective
  9. Texas Tech University
    Clark Scholars Program

    Intensive research with TTU faculty across STEM and humanities. $750 stipend, room and board covered.

    πŸ“ TX (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 7 weeks (summer)πŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Highly Selective
  10. Columbia University
    Columbia Junior Science Journal

    Peer-reviewed high-school-authored science journal at Columbia.

    πŸ“ Online⏱ Year-roundπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  11. Carnegie Mellon University
    Computational Biology

    Pre-College Computational Biology program at Carnegie Mellon University.

    πŸ“ Pittsburgh, PA⏱ πŸ“… πŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Highly Selective
  12. University of California
    COSMOS

    UC residential STEM program. Need-based fee waivers cover full cost for qualifying families.

    πŸ“ CA⏱ 4 weeks (summer)πŸ“… Early FebruaryπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Highly Selective
  13. Curieux
    Curieux Academic Journal

    Open multidisciplinary research journal for students.

    πŸ“ Online⏱ Year-roundπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Moderate
  14. Dartmouth College
    Dartmouth Bound (Free)

    Free fly-in program for high-achieving, low-income juniors.

    πŸ“ NH⏱ 1 week (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11
    Selective
  15. Davidson Institute
    Davidson Fellows

    Scholarships of USD 10K, 25K, and 50K for students under 18 with significant work in STEM, literature, music, or philosophy.

    πŸ“ Online application⏱ Project-basedπŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  16. Duke University
    Duke Marine Lab Community Science Program

    A hands-on summer research program at the Duke University Marine Lab focusing on ocean science and environmental justice.

    πŸ“ Beaufort, NC⏱ 2 weeksπŸ“… March 1πŸŽ“ 10, 11
    Highly Selective
  17. Duke University
    Duke Summer Academy

    Pre-college academic programs at Duke. Need-based scholarships.

    πŸ“ NC⏱ 2 weeks (summer)πŸ“… AprilπŸŽ“ 10, 11, 12
    Moderate
  18. Emory University
    Emory Pipeline Collaborative

    Free pipeline program for Atlanta-area students interested in health professions.

    πŸ“ GA⏱ Year-roundπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  19. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
    Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship

    Paid cancer research in Seattle. Prioritizes students underrepresented in biomedical sciences.

    πŸ“ WA⏱ 8 weeks (summer)πŸ“… Late JanuaryπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  20. Genes in Space
    Genes in Space

    Design a DNA experiment to be performed on the International Space Station. Annual competition with no entry fee.

    πŸ“ Online⏱ Self-pacedπŸ“… AprilπŸŽ“ 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  21. University of Georgia / GOSA
    Georgia GHP - Agriscience Research

    A residential summer academy for Georgia students focusing on agricultural and environmental sciences through hands-on research.

    πŸ“ Athens, GA⏱ 2 weeksπŸ“… May 1πŸŽ“ 10, 11
    Selective
  22. Johns Hopkins
    Hopkins Internship in Brain Sciences

    Eight-week paid summer neuroscience research internship for Baltimore high schoolers.

    πŸ“ Baltimore, MD⏱ 8 weeksπŸ“… WinterπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  23. Horizon
    Horizon Academic Research Program

    Trimester-style research cohort with university faculty. Full scholarships available.

    πŸ“ Remote (nationwide)⏱ 10 weeksπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Highly Selective
  24. HOSA Future Health Professionals
    HOSA Competitive Events

    School-chapter health-science competitions across 60+ medical events. Local through international rounds.

    πŸ“ Chapter + state + intl⏱ School yearπŸ“… Fall-summerπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Moderate
  25. American Fisheries Society
    Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program

    Paid mentorship for high school students interested in fisheries science.

    πŸ“ Multiple states⏱ 8 weeksπŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  26. University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
    Imi Hoʻōla Pathway / UH Manoa SHARE

    Free research program for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students.

    πŸ“ HI⏱ 5 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  27. Terra Science
    International Journal of High School Research

    Open-access peer-reviewed journal for HS research across disciplines.

    πŸ“ Online⏱ Year-roundπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Moderate
  28. IYRC
    International Youth Research Conference & Mentorship

    Student-run research group providing mentorship and resources for high schoolers to conduct and publish original research.

    πŸ“ Online⏱ FlexibleπŸ“… May (for summer/fall)πŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  29. Iowa Academy of Science
    Iowa Junior Academy of Science Symposium

    A statewide competition in Iowa where students present original STEM research to judges from industry and academia.

    πŸ“ Iowa City, IA⏱ 1 dayπŸ“… February 1πŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  30. Iowa State University
    ISU Freshman-Sophomore Research Initiative

    STEM research at Iowa State. In-state scholarships available.

    πŸ“ IA⏱ 2 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Moderate
  31. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
    Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars

    Free 5-year program for 7th-grade high-achieving low-income students. Includes summer programs, college advising, and scholarships.

    πŸ“ Nationwide⏱ 5 yearsπŸ“… AprilπŸŽ“ 7
    Selective
  32. The Jackson Laboratory
    Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program

    Paid genetics research at JAX. Highly competitive, all expenses + stipend.

    πŸ“ ME⏱ 10 weeks (summer)πŸ“… JanuaryπŸŽ“ 12
    Highly Selective
  33. Johns Hopkins
    JHU Internship in Brain Sciences

    Paid neuroscience research for Baltimore-area students from underrepresented backgrounds.

    πŸ“ MD⏱ 7 weeks (summer)πŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  34. JEI (Harvard)
    Journal of Emerging Investigators

    Free peer-reviewed publication venue for middle/high school STEM research. Real PhD reviewers.

    πŸ“ Remote (nationwide)⏱ Self-pacedπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  35. JEI
    Journal of Emerging Investigators

    Peer-reviewed open-access journal for middle and high school scientists.

    πŸ“ Online⏱ Year-roundπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  36. JHSS
    Journal of High School Science

    STEM and humanities journal for high school students.

    πŸ“ Online⏱ Year-roundπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  37. JRHS
    Journal of Research High School

    Multidisciplinary peer-reviewed HS journal.

    πŸ“ Online⏱ Year-roundπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Moderate
  38. JSR
    Journal of Student Research

    Multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal accepting HS submissions.

    πŸ“ Online⏱ Year-roundπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Moderate
  39. DoD / National Science Teaching Assoc
    JSHS

    Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. Regional and national competitions in original STEM research, with cash awards and DoD lab tours.

    πŸ“ Regional sites nationwide⏱ 2 daysπŸ“… Regional Jan-MarπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  40. University of Kansas
    KU Project SEARCH

    Paid biomedical research at KU Med Center for Kansas students.

    πŸ“ KS⏱ 8 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  41. Louisiana State University
    LSU HSSR (High School Summer Research)

    Paid research at LSU for Louisiana students.

    πŸ“ LA⏱ 7 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  42. Lumiere Education
    Lumiere Research Scholar (Aid)

    Independent research papers with PhD mentors. Need-based financial aid up to 100%.

    πŸ“ Remote (nationwide)⏱ 12 weeksπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  43. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
    MD Anderson Summer Experience

    Paid summer internships for high school students in Houston to explore careers in clinical care, research, and support services.

    πŸ“ Houston, TX⏱ 8 weeksπŸ“… March 31πŸŽ“ 11
    Selective
  44. University of Michigan
    Michigan Math & Science Scholars

    Hands-on math/science programs at U-M. Need-based aid available.

    πŸ“ MI⏱ 2 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MayπŸŽ“ 10, 11, 12
    Moderate
  45. MIT
    MIT MOSTEC

    Free six-month online STEM program with summer-fall components.

    πŸ“ Online⏱ 6 monthsπŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 12
    Selective
  46. MIT
    MITES Summer

    Rigorous STEM enrichment for rising seniors from underrepresented or underserved backgrounds. Fully funded.

    πŸ“ MA (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 6 weeks (summer)πŸ“… Early FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11
    Highly Selective
  47. Montana State University
    Montana Apprenticeship Program (MAP)

    Paid research apprenticeships at MSU for Montana Native American students.

    πŸ“ MT⏱ 6 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  48. Morgridge Institute (Madison)
    Morgridge Institute Summer Research

    Paid biomedical research in Madison.

    πŸ“ WI⏱ 8 weeks (summer)πŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  49. University of Mississippi Medical Center
    MS Rural Physicians Pipeline (high school strand)

    Free med-school pathway program for rural Mississippi students.

    πŸ“ MS⏱ 2 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  50. Memorial Sloan Kettering
    MSK HOPP Summer Student Program

    Paid cancer research at MSK for students from groups underrepresented in medicine.

    πŸ“ NY⏱ 8 weeks (summer)πŸ“… Early FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  51. Michigan State University
    MSU High School Honors Science Program

    Research immersion at MSU labs. Aid available for Michigan students.

    πŸ“ MI⏱ 7 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Highly Selective
  52. Michigan State University
    MSU Veterinary Medicine Enrichment Summer Program

    An intensive three-week program exposing students to the diverse careers in veterinary medicine through clinical rotations and labs.

    πŸ“ East Lansing, MI⏱ 3 weeksπŸ“… March 1πŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  53. NCF-Envirothon / Canon U.S.A.
    National Envirothon (NFC-Envirothon)

    A national environmental science competition where students study forestry, wildlife, and aquatic ecology on-site.

    πŸ“ Various Locations (Rotate Annually)⏱ 3 daysπŸ“… April 15πŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  54. NHSJS
    National High School Journal of Science

    Free peer-reviewed online journal of science by high schoolers.

    πŸ“ Online⏱ Year-roundπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  55. NIH
    NIH High School Summer Internship Program

    Eight-week paid summer biomedical research internship at NIH labs.

    πŸ“ Bethesda, MD⏱ 8 weeksπŸ“… WinterπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  56. National Institutes of Health
    NIH HiSTEP

    NIH program specifically for students from underserved DC-area communities.

    πŸ“ MD⏱ 5 weeks (summer)πŸ“… Early FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11
    Selective
  57. Ohio State University
    Ohio State Young Scholars Program

    Free year-round academic + research support for first-gen Ohio students.

    πŸ“ OH⏱ Year-round + summerπŸ“… Rolling (school-based)πŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  58. Oregon Health & Science University
    OHSU On Track OHSU!

    Free pipeline program for Oregon students from rural and underrepresented backgrounds.

    πŸ“ OR⏱ Year-round + summerπŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  59. University of Oklahoma
    OU Sooner Health Research

    Paid health research at OU for Oklahoma students underrepresented in medicine.

    πŸ“ OK⏱ 6 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  60. Pioneer Academics
    Pioneer Academics (Aid)

    Accredited college-level research with US professors. Need-based aid up to full tuition.

    πŸ“ Remote (nationwide)⏱ 15 weeksπŸ“… Multiple cyclesπŸŽ“ 10, 11, 12
    Highly Selective
  61. Polygence
    Polygence Scholars (Financial Aid)

    1:1 research mentorship with PhDs across any field. Full financial aid for qualifying students.

    πŸ“ Remote (nationwide)⏱ 10-20 weeksπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  62. Purdue University
    Purdue STAR (STEM Academic Research)

    Free research immersion at Purdue for Indiana students underrepresented in STEM.

    πŸ“ IN⏱ 2 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Highly Selective
  63. QuestBridge
    QuestBridge College Prep Scholars

    Fully-funded summer programs at top universities for high-achieving, low-income juniors.

    πŸ“ Multiple campuses (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 1-5 weeksπŸ“… Late MarchπŸŽ“ 11
    Highly Selective
  64. Society for Science
    Regeneron ISEF

    The largest international pre-college science fair. Qualify through an affiliated regional or state fair. Travel and lodging covered for finalists.

    πŸ“ Rotating US city⏱ 1 weekπŸ“… Regional Jan-MarπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  65. Society for Science
    Regeneron ISEF / Science Talent Search

    The two biggest US high school science competitions. Free to enter.

    πŸ“ Multiple (nationwide eligibility)⏱ Year-long competitionπŸ“… November (STS)πŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  66. CEE Γ— MIT
    Research Science Institute (RSI)

    The most selective free summer research program in the US. Six weeks of STEM research at MIT with PhD mentors.

    πŸ“ MA (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 6 weeks (summer)πŸ“… Mid-JanuaryπŸŽ“ 11
    Highly Selective
  67. Rise
    Rise (Schmidt Futures Γ— Rhodes Trust)

    Global program identifying brilliant young people who need support. Scholarships, mentorship, funding.

    πŸ“ Multiple + Remote (nationwide eligibility)⏱ Lifetime support starting at age 15-17πŸ“… JanuaryπŸŽ“ 9, 10
    Selective
  68. Rockefeller University
    Rockefeller Summer Science Research

    NYC-area students do paid biomedical research at Rockefeller.

    πŸ“ NY⏱ 7 weeks (summer)πŸ“… JanuaryπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  69. University of Alaska Fairbanks
    Rural Alaska Honors Institute (RAHI)

    Free college-prep and research program for rural Alaska Native and rural Alaska students.

    πŸ“ AK⏱ 6 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  70. Rutgers University
    Rutgers Future Scholars Research

    Free college-prep + research for first-gen New Jersey students.

    πŸ“ NJ⏱ Year-roundπŸ“… Rolling (program-based)πŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  71. Science Olympiad
    Science Olympiad

    Team-based STEM competition with 23 events spanning earth science, biology, chemistry, physics, and engineering. Regional through national rounds.

    πŸ“ School team + regional⏱ School yearπŸ“… Aug-May seasonπŸŽ“ 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
    Moderate
  72. Seattle Children's Research Institute
    Seattle Children's Research Internship

    Paid pediatric biomedical research in Seattle.

    πŸ“ WA⏱ 8 weeks (summer)πŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  73. SETI Institute
    SETI Institute REU

    Astrobiology and astronomy summer research.

    πŸ“ Mountain View, CA⏱ 10 weeksπŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 12
    Selective
  74. Smith College
    Smith Summer Science & Engineering Program

    Research courses for young women in STEM. Substantial need-based aid.

    πŸ“ MA⏱ 2-4 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Moderate
  75. SPARK SMP
    SPARK Summer Mentorship Program

    Free 1:1 mentorship with industry researchers. Started by WA students, now nationwide.

    πŸ“ Remote (nationwide)⏱ 8 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  76. Stanford School of Medicine
    Stanford AIM-HI

    Free Stanford program for under-resourced Bay Area students interested in health equity careers.

    πŸ“ CA⏱ 4 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 10, 11
    Selective
  77. Stanford
    Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research (SIMR)

    Medical research at Stanford labs. Need-based stipend available. Strong focus on accessibility.

    πŸ“ CA (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 8 weeks (summer)πŸ“… Late FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  78. Stanford School of Medicine
    Stanford Medical Youth Science Program

    Free five-week summer program for low-income California high schoolers exploring medicine.

    πŸ“ Stanford, CA⏱ 5 weeksπŸ“… WinterπŸŽ“ 10, 11
    Selective
  79. STEM Fellowship
    STEM Fellowship Journal

    Peer-reviewed journal publishing student STEM research.

    πŸ“ Online⏱ Year-roundπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  80. SSP International
    Summer Science Program (SSP)

    Team-based real research in astrophysics, biochemistry, or genomics. Need-based aid covers full tuition.

    πŸ“ CA, NM, IN, CO (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 39 days (summer)πŸ“… Early FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11
    Highly Selective
  81. San Francisco State University
    The Great Sunflower Project (Citizen Science)

    A massive collaborative project where students collect soil samples and perform data analysis for ecological research. Hybrid model.

    πŸ“ Nationwide⏱ OngoingπŸ“… Early MarchπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  82. The Knowledge Society
    The Knowledge Society (TKS) Virtual Program

    A 4-week virtual accelerator where high schoolers solve real-world problems for top companies like Microsoft and TKS partners.

    πŸ“ Online⏱ 4 weeks (Trial) / 10 months (Pro)πŸ“… Rolling (Monthly cohorts)πŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  83. The Young Researcher
    The Young Researcher

    Peer-reviewed journal for IB Extended Essay and similar research.

    πŸ“ Online⏱ Year-roundπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  84. Tulane University
    Tulane Summer Pre-College

    Pre-college courses at Tulane. Need-based scholarships available.

    πŸ“ LA⏱ 2-4 weeks (summer)πŸ“… AprilπŸŽ“ 10, 11, 12
    Moderate
  85. University of Utah
    U of U ACCESS Program

    Year-long STEM research program for women entering the U of U from Utah high schools.

    πŸ“ UT⏱ Summer + school yearπŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 12
    Selective
  86. University of Arizona
    UA KEYS Research Internship

    Paid bioscience research at the UA β€” Arizona students only.

    πŸ“ AZ⏱ 7 weeks (summer)πŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  87. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
    UAMS Summer Science Program

    Paid biomedical research for Arkansas students underrepresented in healthcare.

    πŸ“ AR⏱ 6 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  88. UCLA
    UCLA Summer Internship Program (SIP)

    Paid biomedical research at UCLA for LA-area students.

    πŸ“ CA⏱ 8 weeks (summer)πŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  89. UC San Francisco
    UCSF SEP High School Intern

    Paid summer research for SFUSD students underrepresented in science.

    πŸ“ CA⏱ 8 weeks (summer)πŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  90. University of Delaware College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment
    UD Marine Science Summer Camp (Advanced Track)

    High school students conduct marine science and oceanography experiments at the University of Delaware's coastal campus.

    πŸ“ Lewes, DE⏱ 1 weekπŸ“… February 15πŸŽ“ 10, 11, 12
    Highly Selective
  91. University of Florida
    UF Student Science Training Program

    Long-running summer research program at UF. Need-based scholarships.

    πŸ“ FL⏱ 7 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Moderate
  92. University of Illinois Chicago / NCI-Cancer Center
    UIC High School Summer Research Program (ResearcHStart)

    High school students in Illinois work in University of Illinois Chicago labs on health-related research.

    πŸ“ Chicago, IL⏱ 6 weeksπŸ“… March 15πŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Highly Selective
  93. University of Minnesota
    UMN Eureka! and Talented Youth Math

    Free STEM enrichment for Minnesota girls and underrepresented students.

    πŸ“ MN⏱ Summer + school yearπŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  94. University of North Dakota
    UND Summer Healthcare Programs

    Free intro programs for North Dakota students, including INMED for Native American students.

    πŸ“ ND⏱ 1 week (summer)πŸ“… AprilπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  95. University of Nebraska-Lincoln
    UNL Young Nebraska Scientists

    Free STEM camps at UNL for Nebraska students.

    πŸ“ NE⏱ 1-2 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  96. University of Nevada Reno
    UNR Davidson Academy Research

    Pre-college STEM research at UNR. In-state scholarships.

    πŸ“ NV⏱ 2-4 weeks (summer)πŸ“… AprilπŸŽ“ 10, 11, 12
    Moderate
  97. University of Oregon / Saturday Academy
    UO Saturday Academy ASE

    Paid 1:1 research apprenticeships across Oregon. Strong equity focus.

    πŸ“ OR⏱ 8 weeks (summer)πŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  98. University of Pittsburgh
    UPMC Hillman Cancer Center Academy

    A residential program for high-achieving high school seniors interested in careers in medicine and biomedical research.

    πŸ“ Pittsburgh, PA⏱ 4 weeksπŸ“… Late FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11
    Selective
  99. Center for Excellence in Education
    USA Biology Olympiad (USABO)

    Free 3-round biology olympiad. Top 20 attend a residential training camp; top 4 represent the US at the International Biology Olympiad.

    πŸ“ Online + training camp⏱ Multi-roundπŸ“… Jan-AprπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  100. Center for Excellence in Education
    USA Biology Olympiad (USABO)

    National biology competition leading to international IBO team.

    πŸ“ United States⏱ 3 hoursπŸ“… WinterπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  101. University of Texas at Austin
    UT Austin High School Research Academy

    Course-based research at UT Austin. Need-based aid.

    πŸ“ TX⏱ 5 weeks (summer)πŸ“… AprilπŸŽ“ 10, 11, 12
    Moderate
  102. MD Anderson Cancer Center
    UT MD Anderson HS Summer Program

    Paid cancer research at MD Anderson for Texas students.

    πŸ“ TX⏱ 8 weeks (summer)πŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  103. University of Virginia
    UVA Summer Medical Leadership Program

    Free medical exposure program at UVA for Virginia students underrepresented in medicine.

    πŸ“ VA⏱ 2 weeks (summer)πŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  104. University of Vermont
    UVM Summer Academy

    Pre-college academic programs at UVM. Need-based scholarships.

    πŸ“ VT⏱ 1-2 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MayπŸŽ“ 10, 11, 12
    Moderate
  105. University of Washington Bothell
    UW Bothell Research Experiences

    Local UW Bothell faculty research opportunities β€” great for North Seattle students.

    πŸ“ WA⏱ VariableπŸ“… RollingπŸŽ“ 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  106. University of Washington
    UW Genome Sciences Summer Bridge

    Seattle-area paid genomics research. Strong support for first-gen and low-income students.

    πŸ“ WA⏱ 6 weeks (summer)πŸ“… FebruaryπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  107. University of Wisconsin-Madison
    UW-Madison PEOPLE Program

    Free year-round college-prep + research for Wisconsin students of color and first-gen.

    πŸ“ WI⏱ Year-round + summerπŸ“… Rolling (school-based)πŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Selective
  108. University of Wyoming
    UWyo High School Institute

    Free residential STEM camps at UWyo for Wyoming students.

    πŸ“ WY⏱ 1-2 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  109. Vanderbilt University
    Vanderbilt Summer Academy

    Pre-college research at Vanderbilt. Need-based aid available.

    πŸ“ TN⏱ 1-3 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Moderate
  110. Washington University in St. Louis
    WashU Young Scientist Program

    Paid biomedical research for St. Louis-area students from underrepresented backgrounds.

    πŸ“ MO⏱ 8 weeks (summer)πŸ“… MarchπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  111. Emory University School of Medicine
    Winship Cancer Institute Summer Program (Winship Win)

    Program at Emory focusing on cancer research, providing hands-on laboratory experience and professional development.

    πŸ“ Atlanta, GA⏱ 8 weeksπŸ“… February 15πŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  112. West Virginia University
    WVU Health Sciences Summer Camp

    Free health-sciences exposure for West Virginia students from rural communities.

    πŸ“ WV⏱ 1 week (summer)πŸ“… AprilπŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  113. Yale School of Medicine
    Yale Discovery to Cure High School Internship

    A competitive program where students engage in biomedical research with world-class investigators at Yale.

    πŸ“ New Haven, CT⏱ 7 weeksπŸ“… February 28πŸŽ“ 11, 12
    Selective
  114. Yale University
    Yale Young Global Scholars (Need-Based Aid)

    YYGS offers full need-based scholarships covering tuition, travel, and room.

    πŸ“ CT⏱ 2 weeks (summer)πŸ“… Early FebruaryπŸŽ“ 10, 11
    Selective
  115. Zooniverse
    Zooniverse Citizen Science

    Free crowdsourced research platform. Contribute to active university research projects in any field from your laptop.

    πŸ“ Online⏱ Self-pacedπŸ“… AnytimeπŸŽ“ 9, 10, 11, 12
    Highly Selective

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