High School Research Programs for Freshmen
These research programs list Grade 9 in their published grade range.
Programs with no grade on file do not appear here — unknown is not a match.
Read the listing, apply on the program's own site, and recheck dates before you commit.
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
41 published entries match this catalog view.
- National History Day Contest — Catalog organization: National History Day
- Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) — Catalog organization: Society for Science
- Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) — Catalog organization: National Science Teaching Association; sponsored by the U.S. Department of War STEM components
- Virginia Junior Academy of Science Research Symposium — Catalog organization: Virginia Junior Academy of Science — Cost: $35
- Summer Linguistic Institute for Youth Scholars (SLIYS) — Catalog organization: The Ohio State University Department of Linguistics — Cost: $550
- Computer Science and Informatics Research Experience (CSIRE) — Catalog organization: Stony Brook University Department of Biomedical Informatics — Cost: $3,900
- Honors Summer Math Camp (HSMC) — Catalog organization: Texas State University Mathworks — Cost: $6,600
- IASC Asteroid Search Campaigns — Catalog organization: International Astronomical Search Collaboration
- Center for American Archeology High School Field School — Catalog organization: Center for American Archeology — Cost: $950
- Save The Bay High School Camp — Catalog organization: Save The Bay — Cost: $400
- National Young Astronomer Award — Catalog organization: Astronomical League — Deadline: January 31, 2027
- Genes in Space U.S. Contest — Catalog organization: Genes in Space (miniPCR bio and Boeing)
- Euler Circle Summer Classes — Catalog organization: Euler Circle — Cost: $1,100
- Summit STEM Fellowship (SSF) — Catalog organization: Summit Education — Cost: $875
- Summit Research Scholars (SRS) — Catalog organization: Summit Education
- FPRI Civic Education Program — Historical Simulations for Students — Catalog organization: Foreign Policy Research Institute
- Vanderbilt CSEO High School Programs — Catalog organization: Vanderbilt University Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach
- Rice University Precollege Online Program — Catalog organization: Rice University
- Pioneer Research Institute — Catalog organization: Pioneer Academics
- NOAA Student Opportunities Database — Catalog organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office of Education
- AEOP High School Internships — Catalog organization: Army Educational Outreach Program
- London International Youth Science Forum (LIYSF) — Catalog organization: London International Youth Science Forum CIC — Cost: $2,500
- SfN Tianqiao and Chrissy Chen Young Investigator Award — Catalog organization: Society for Neuroscience
- Youth STEM Matters Journal Publication — Catalog organization: Youth STEM 2030 — Cost: $30
- The Curieux Review Student Publication — Catalog organization: The Curieux Review
- Science Internship Program (SIP) at UC Santa Cruz — Catalog organization: University of California, Santa Cruz
- Stockholm Junior Water Prize — Catalog organization: Stockholm International Water Institute
- BioGENEius Challenge — Catalog organization: Biotechnology Institute
- International Tournament of Young Mathematicians (ITYM) — Catalog organization: ITYM International Organizing Committee — Cost: $250 · Deadline: October 26, 2026
- CERN Beamline for Schools (BL4S) — Catalog organization: CERN, with DESY and the University of Bonn ELSA accelerator
- Lumiere Research Scholar Program — Catalog organization: Lumiere Education
- International Young Physicists' Tournament (IYPT) — Catalog organization: International Young Physicists' Tournament Association
- 21st International Students Science Fair (ISSF 2026) — Catalog organization: International Science Schools Network; hosted by Australian Science and Mathematics School
- European Olympiad of Experimental Science (EOES) — Catalog organization: Association of European Olympiad of Experimental Science
- DARPA Prize Challenges (Challenge-Specific) — Catalog organization: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- Canada-Wide Science Fair — Catalog organization: Youth Science Canada
- European Union Contest for Young Scientists — Catalog organization: European Commission Directorate-General for Research and Innovation
- Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science (PJAS) — Catalog organization: Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science
- NSS Gerard K. O'Neill Space Settlement Contest — Catalog organization: National Space Society
- Zooniverse Citizen Science Volunteering — Catalog organization: Zooniverse
- World Food Prize Global Youth Institute — Catalog organization: World Food Prize Foundation
Frequently asked questions
What research programs can freshmen apply to?
Any published listing whose grade range includes this year. Open a program to see the eligibility we have on file.
Is Grade 9 too early or too late for research programs?
It depends on the program. Some accept freshmen; selective summer research often targets juniors. Use deadlines and grade filters to narrow your list.
What should I confirm before applying?
Verify the current deadline, cost, dates, and format on the official program page before you apply or pay any fee.