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Research programs in New Jersey.

26 local programs run in New Jersey, 8 of them free or paid. Plus 46 nationwide programs open to anyone in the US.

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The College of New Jersey
2D Animation Camp
Students create an animated short while learning professional animation techniques. 2026 cost: $800 commuter/$1,200 residential.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
Montclair State University
Abracadabra: The Magic of Creative Writing
Residential college-level creative-writing intensive.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
Seton Hall University
Accounting for the Future: Unleashing Your Potential
Short high-school workshop exploring accounting careers, emerging technology and the influence of AI on the profession.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
Montclair State University
AI and Engineering Summer Lab
Hands-on introduction to artificial intelligence and engineering applications.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
Montclair State University
Animation and VFX
Pre-college intensive in animation and visual-effects production.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
The College of New Jersey
Artificial Intelligence & Wireless Communications Camp
Residential engineering camp covering neural networks, computer vision, TensorFlow/PyTorch, microcontrollers, wireless sensing and electronics. 2026 cost was $2,200.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
Stevens Institute of Technology
Artificial Intelligence in Modern Society
Examines AI technologies and their role in contemporary society.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
Rowan University
BEAM — BioEngineering And Me
Free virtual biomedical-engineering experience featuring faculty presentations, demonstrations, workshops and collaborative activities.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Stevens Institute of Technology
Biology: Genetics & Medicine
Genetics and biomedical-science intensive.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
Stevens Institute of Technology
Biomedical Engineering: Where Medicine Meets Innovation
Biomedical engineering and medical innovation.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory
Build Big Dreams Youth STEM Conference
More than 800 students attended the 2026 conference for hands-on STEM activities, demonstrations, panels and direct interaction with scientists and engineers. Grades 9–10 fall within its 7–10 eligibility range.
🎓 Grades 9–10
Selective
Montclair State University
Business Entrepreneurship Week
Intensive exploring entrepreneurship, business development and innovation.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
Stevens Institute of Technology
Business Explorer
Explores business disciplines, decision-making and entrepreneurship.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
The College of New Jersey School of Science
Camp Innovate and Investigate
Rising sophomores through seniors conduct hands-on work across biology, chemistry, physics, computer science and mathematics, including sustainability-focused investigations. The 2026 fee was $500.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
New Jersey Department of Education
Career and Technical Education Scholar Award Program
Recognizes NJ students who demonstrate high achievement in an approved CTE program, academics, college-level/work-based learning, leadership, and service. Eighty-three students received the 2026 award.
🎓 Grade 12
Selective
New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
CBVI Scholarship Program
Scholarships for qualifying students served by the NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired who are pursuing further education.
🎓 Grade 12
Selective
Rowan University
CHAMP/GEAR UP Summer Academy
College-readiness summer program for students from participating Camden-area schools with instruction in math, science, writing, computer science, financial literacy and public speaking.
🎓 Grades 9–11
Selective
Stevens Institute of Technology
Changemaking Through Data: The Science of Human Behavior
Uses data analysis to study human behavior and societal problems.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
Stevens Institute of Technology
Civil Engineering Design
Introduces civil-engineering design and the built environment.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
The College of New Jersey
Comics Camp
Explores comics history and theory while students write, illustrate and develop original comics.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
Kean University Galleries
CREATE at the Galleries
Pre-college art program featuring studio work, gallery experiences, sustainable materials, sculpture/drawing and portfolio/exhibition development.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
Stevens Institute of Technology
Cybersecurity — Advanced
Advanced cybersecurity track requiring prior AP computer-science-level preparation.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
Stevens Institute of Technology
Cybersecurity — Beginner
Introductory cybersecurity experience for students without advanced prerequisites.
🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
New Jersey Department of Education
Dare to Dream Student Leadership Conferences
Seven regional conferences for middle- and high-school students with disabilities featuring student-led workshops on self-advocacy, leadership, IEP participation, college and workplace rights. Attendance is free.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
New Jersey Department of Children and Families
DCF Youth Council
Youth ages 15–23 with current or past DCF involvement serve two-year terms, helping redesign programs, influence policy and present recommendations directly to state leadership. Recruitment for the 2026–27 term is active.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Decision for Dentistry
Three-phase program for 45 NJ high-school students featuring dental impressions, clinical observation, mentorship and an admissions symposium. The 2026–27 program dates are already scheduled.
🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective

Nationwide programs open to New Jersey students

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.
⏱ 8 weeks📅 Early March🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)
AFSA National High School Essay Contest
An essay contest designed to engage students in thinking about peace and conflict resolution.
📅 February 15🎓 Grades 11–12
Selective
Carnegie Mellon University
AI Scholars at CMU
Free AI-focused summer program for rising seniors underrepresented in computing.
⏱ 4 weeks (summer)📅 February🎓 Grade 11
Selective
AI4ALL
AI4ALL Open Learning
Girls in grades 6-12 learn AI and Python through interactive virtual classes.
⏱ 2 weeks📅 March 1🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Mathematical Association of America
AIME
Invitational round for top AMC scorers. 15-question, 3-hour exam that gates the USAMO. No fee for invited students.
⏱ 3 hours📅 February🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Freedom Forum
Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference
An all-expenses-paid journalism conference for one student from every US state and DC.
⏱ 1 week📅 February 15🎓 Grade 11
Selective
Amazon
Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Scholarship for high school seniors planning to study computer science in college.
⏱ 4 years scholarship📅 December 1🎓 Grade 12
Selective
Mathematical Association of America
AMC 10/12
The entry-level American Mathematics Competition. Top scorers qualify for AIME and the path to the USAMO. Open to all US high schoolers; school registration required.
⏱ 75 minutes📅 November🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
ACSL
American Computer Science League (ACSL)
A multi-division computer science competition covering both theory and programming.
⏱ School year📅 November 30🎓 Grades 9–12
Moderate
Amgen Foundation
Amgen Scholars Future Track
Free online biotech simulations and pipeline programs preparing high schoolers for biomedical research.
⏱ Self-paced📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Apple Inc.
Apple Swift Student Challenge
Swift coding competition hosted by Apple to showcase creativity and app development skills.
⏱ 1 month📅 February🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Berklee College of Music
Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive
The world's premier summer performance program for contemporary music, including jazz, rock, and pop.
⏱ 5 weeks📅 March 1🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
NCWIT
Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC)
Award for girls and non-binary students in computing, providing recognition and a cash prize.
⏱ One-time📅 April 15🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Bard College at Simon's Rock
Bard College at Simon's Rock Young Writers Workshop
A 3-week residential program where students engage in creative and analytical thinking through literature and history.
⏱ 3 weeks📅 April 1🎓 Grades 10–12
Moderate
MIT Lincoln Lab
Beaver Works Summer Institute (BWSI)
Free MIT-led project-based courses in AI, robotics, cybersecurity.
⏱ 4 weeks (summer)📅 Early February🎓 Grade 11
Selective
ELASH / Bebras US
Bebras Computing Challenge (US)
An international computational thinking and informatics competition. Students can take the test remotely or through a local school coordinator.
⏱ 45 minutes📅 Early February🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Bennington College
Bennington Young Writers Awards
A prestigious creative writing competition for students to win cash prizes and publication.
📅 January 12🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Black Girls CODE
Black Girls CODE Workshops
Program that provides coding workshops and tech exposure to young girls of color.
⏱ Varies📅 Rolling🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Blue Ocean Strategy / various
Blue Ocean Student Entrepreneurship Competition
Free global pitch competition with cash prizes. Teams pitch a novel business idea via video; finalists present live.
⏱ 3 months📅 February🎓 Grades 9–12
Selective
Breakthrough
Breakthrough Collaborative
Free summer and school-year academic program for first-generation, low-income middle schoolers; high schoolers can serve as teaching fellows.
⏱ Multi-year📅 Spring🎓 Grades 6–12
Selective

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