Neuroscience programs for high schoolers.

All neuroscience programs

1. Allen Institute

   Allen Institute Summer Intern

   Paid neuroscience and cell biology research in Seattle.

   📍 WA⏱ 10 weeks (summer)📅 February🎓 Grades 11–12

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2. International Brain Bee

   BrainBee Neuroscience Competition

   International neuroscience competition for high schoolers with local, national, and global rounds.

   📍 Global⏱ 1 day📅 Spring🎓 Grades 9–12

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3. Johns Hopkins

   Hopkins Internship in Brain Sciences

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

   📍 Baltimore, MD⏱ 8 weeks📅 Winter🎓 Grades 11–12

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4. The Jackson Laboratory

   Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program

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

   📍 ME⏱ 10 weeks (summer)📅 January🎓 Grade 12

   Highly Selective
5. Johns Hopkins

   JHU Internship in Brain Sciences

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

   📍 MD⏱ 7 weeks (summer)📅 February🎓 Grades 11–12

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6. National Institutes of Health

   NIH HiSTEP

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

   📍 MD⏱ 5 weeks (summer)📅 Early February🎓 Grade 11

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7. Oregon Health & Science University

   OHSU On Track OHSU!

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

   📍 OR⏱ Year-round + summer📅 March🎓 Grades 11–12

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8. Polygence

   Polygence Scholars (Financial Aid)

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

   📍 Remote (nationwide)⏱ 10-20 weeks📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 9–12

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9. 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.

   📍 Rotating US city⏱ 1 week📅 Regional Jan-Mar🎓 Grades 9–12

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10. Rockefeller University

    Rockefeller Summer Science Research

    NYC-area students do paid biomedical research at Rockefeller.

    📍 NY⏱ 7 weeks (summer)📅 January🎓 Grades 11–12

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11. Seattle Children's Research Institute

    Seattle Children's Research Internship

    Paid pediatric biomedical research in Seattle.

    📍 WA⏱ 8 weeks (summer)📅 February🎓 Grades 11–12

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12. Stanford

    Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research (SIMR)

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

    📍 CA (nationwide eligibility)⏱ 8 weeks (summer)📅 Late February🎓 Grades 11–12

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13. UCLA

    UCLA Summer Internship Program (SIP)

    Paid biomedical research at UCLA for LA-area students.

    📍 CA⏱ 8 weeks (summer)📅 February🎓 Grades 11–12

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14. Washington University in St. Louis

    WashU Young Scientist Program

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

    📍 MO⏱ 8 weeks (summer)📅 March🎓 Grades 11–12

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