# Biology Programs & Competitions for High School Students Biology extracurriculars span USABO, summer research in university labs, marine and field programs, and biomedical mentorships. If you are pre-med-curious or research-oriented, a biology program with real lab time is the strongest early signal you can build. 48 verified programs match this page; 21 of the featured listings are free; 3 can be done online. ## Programs (48 total, first 30 shown — full list on the canonical page) | Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [YES! Teen Internship Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/yes-teen-internship-program) | Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History | Free | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-03-20 | | [Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/secondary-student-training-program-sstp) | University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center | $6,900 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-02-15 | | [Genomics Research Internship Program (GRIP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/genomics-research-internship-program-grip) | Stanford University Department of Genetics | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-02-28 | | [USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Camp](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/usa-biolympiad-usabo-national-camp) | Center for Excellence in Education | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-11-08 | | [GSA High School Research Contest](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/genetics-society-america-award) | Genetics Society of America | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-04 | | [Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program - High School Application](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/jackson-laboratory-summer-student-program-high-school-application) | The Jackson Laboratory | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-01-26 | | [BU RISE: Research in Science & Engineering](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/bu-rise-research-in-science-engineering) | Boston University | $7,600 | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-02-04 | | [University of Chicago Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/university-of-chicago-research-in-the-biological-sciences-ribs) | University of Chicago | $5,500 | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-02-10 | | [Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/research-in-the-biological-sciences-ribs) | University of Chicago Summer Session | $13,600 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-02-10 | | [High School Research Academy (HRA)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/high-school-research-academy-hra) | The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences | Free | hybrid | Grades 10–12 | 2027-03-22 | | [UC San Diego Research Scholars](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/uc-san-diego-research-scholars) | University of California San Diego | $5,200 | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-10 | | [Simons Summer Research Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/simons-summer-research-program) | Stony Brook University | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-02-05 | | [Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/summit-stem-fellowship-ssf) | Summit Education | $875 | virtual | All grades | Rolling | | [Yale Young Global Scholars - Biology & Biomedical Sciences](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/yale-young-global-scholars-biology-biomedical-sciences) | Yale University | $6,500 | in_person | Grades 10–11 | 2027-01-06 | | [Penn Biomedical Research Academy](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/penn-biomedical-research-academy) | University of Pennsylvania College of Arts & Sciences | $8,800 | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2027-05-01 | | [Monell Science Apprenticeship Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/monell-science-apprenticeship-program) | Monell Chemical Senses Center | Free | in_person | Grades 10–12 | 2026-12-18 | | [Science Research Mentoring Program (SRMP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/science-research-mentoring-program-srmp) | American Museum of Natural History | Free | hybrid | Grades 10–12 | 2027-03-01 | | [International Brain Bee - USA Finals](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/international-brain-bee-usa-finals) | International Brain Bee | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-30 | | [WCS High School Internship Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/wildlife-conservation-society) | Wildlife Conservation Society | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-02-01 | | [Heithoff-Brody High School Summer Scholars](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/heithoff-brody-high-school-summer-scholars) | Salk Institute for Biological Studies | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-03-01 | | [USA Biochemistry Olympiad (USABO)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/biochemistry-olympiad) | American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | $30 | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2027-02-01 | | [Partners for the Future](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/partners-for-the-future) | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Free | in_person | Grade 12 | 2027-03-15 | | [International Biology Olympiad (IBO) Team USA](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/international-biology-olympiad-ibo-team-usa) | Center for Excellence in Education | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-11-19 | | [National Science Bowl (High School)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/national-science-bowl-high-school) | U.S. Department of Energy | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-12-10 | | [USA Biology Olympiad (USABO)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/usa-biology-olympiad-usabo) | Center for Excellence in Education | Free | hybrid | Grades 9–12 | 2026-11-08 | | [AMNH Science Research Mentoring Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/american-museum-natural-history) | American Museum of Natural History | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-03-01 | | [UCSC Summer Session: Science Internship Program (SIP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/ucsc-summer-session-science-internship-program-sip) | University of California, Santa Cruz | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-02-26 | | [Summer Cancer Research Experience Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/summer-cancer-research-experience-program) | Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-01-31 | | [Thermo Fisher Scientific Antibody Scholarship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/thermo-fisher-antibody-scholarship) | Thermo Fisher Scientific | Free | virtual | Grade 12 | 2027-05-05 | | [Stony Brook Simons Summer Research Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/stony-brook-simons-summer-research-program) | Stony Brook University | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-02-05 | ## Frequently asked questions ### How many biology programs are listed for high school students? ExtracurricularHub currently lists 48 verified biology opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link. ### Are any of these biology programs free? Yes — 21 of the programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Free programs are often funded and can be more selective, so apply early. ### Which deadlines are coming up soonest? The next deadlines: USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Camp (November 8, 2026); USA Biology Olympiad (USABO) (November 8, 2026); International Biology Olympiad (IBO) Team USA (November 19, 2026). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site. ### Do biology extracurriculars help with college admissions? Yes — sustained, escalating involvement in biology (participation → awards or leadership → independent work) reads far stronger than scattered one-off activities. 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