High School Research Programs in California
These research programs are the ones whose published location is California — not every program a student from there could join.
A listing appears when its category and state both match. Missing fields stay blank.
Open a listing for the details we have. Apply on the program's own site, and recheck dates before you spend time or money.
How to use this catalog view
- Start with the listing details and compare the fields that matter to you.
- Use category and interest tags to narrow the catalog.
- Apply through the program's application link and recheck time-sensitive details before submitting.
Catalog entries
18 published entries match this catalog view.
- Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) — Catalog organization: Society for Science — Cost: Varies — see Cost and funding
- Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) — Catalog organization: Stanford University School of Medicine — Cost: Varies — see Cost and funding
- Research Experience for High School Students (REHS) at SDSC — Catalog organization: San Diego Supercomputer Center, UC San Diego
- SCAS Research Training Program — Catalog organization: Southern California Academy of Sciences — Cost: Varies — see Cost and funding
- Careers in Science (CiS) Intern Program — Catalog organization: California Academy of Sciences — Cost: Free · paid stipend
- UC Santa Cruz Scholar Immersion Program (SIP) — Catalog organization: UC Santa Cruz — Cost: Varies — see Cost and funding
- California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS) — Catalog organization: University of California — Cost: $5,518
- SLAC High School Programs (Directory) — Catalog organization: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory — Cost: Varies — see Cost and funding
- Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program (ASDRP) — Catalog organization: Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program / Olive Children Foundation — Cost: $1,070
- Scripps Research REACH High School Summer Internship — Catalog organization: Scripps Research — Cost: Free · paid stipend
- UC Santa Barbara Research Mentorship Program — Catalog organization: University of California, Santa Barbara
- California Science & Engineering Fair — Catalog organization: California Science and Engineering Fair Foundation
- UCSC Scholar Immersion Program (SIP) — Catalog organization: University of California, Santa Cruz — Cost: Varies — see Cost and funding
- Stanford SHTEM Internship — Catalog organization: Stanford Compression Forum — Cost: Varies — see Cost and funding · Deadline: February 20, 2027
- Introductory College Level Experience in Microbiology (iCLEM) — Catalog organization: Joint BioEnergy Institute, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory — Cost: Free · paid stipend
- Berkeley Lab Experiences in Research — Catalog organization: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory A-LIFT
- UCSF High School Intern Program — Catalog organization: UCSF Science and Health Education Partnership — Cost: Free
- UC Davis Young Scholars Program — Catalog organization: UC Davis School of Education — Cost: $7,750
Frequently asked questions
How do I find high school research programs in California?
Use the listings below, then filter the full directory by category, cost, grade, and deadline if you need a wider search.
Are these programs only for residents of this state?
Some require local residency or commuting distance; others accept students nationwide. Eligibility on each listing states what we have on record.
What should I verify before applying?
Confirm the current cycle's deadline, cost, dates, format, and eligibility on the official program page, then apply through that page's link.