# High School Research Programs in New Jersey

> Research programs in New Jersey for high schoolers: 11 listed, 2 free; cities include Piscataway, Princeton and New Brunswick.

These research programs are the ones whose published location is New Jersey — 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

1. Start with the listing details and compare the fields that matter to you.
2. Use category and interest tags to narrow the catalog.
3. Apply through the program's application link and recheck time-sensitive details before submitting.

### Catalog entries

11 published entries match this catalog view.

- [Waksman Student Scholars Program (WSSP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/waksman-student-scholars-program) — Catalog organization: Waksman Institute of Microbiology, Rutgers University
- [Rutgers Youth Enjoy Science (RUYES)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/rutgers-youth-enjoy-science-ruyes) — Catalog organization: Rutgers Cancer Institute
- [RISER Summer Research Program at Rowan University](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/rowan-riser-summer-research-program) — Catalog organization: Rowan University
- [Partners in Science at Liberty Science Center](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/liberty-science-center-partners-in-science) — Catalog organization: Liberty Science Center
- [Kean University Group Summer Scholars Research Program (GSSRP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/kean-group-summer-scholars-research-program) — Catalog organization: Kean University
- [BRInj High School Research Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/brinj-high-school-research-program) — Catalog organization: Biomedical Research Institute of New Jersey (BRInj)
- [Waksman Institute Summer Experience (WISE)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/waksman-institute-summer-experience-wise) — Catalog organization: Waksman Institute of Microbiology, Rutgers University
- [Summer Field School in Archaeology (ANT 364)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/tcnj-summer-field-school-in-archaeology) — Catalog organization: The College of New Jersey Department of Sociology and Anthropology — Cost: $1,474
- [Governor's School in the Sciences (NJGSS)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/governors-school-in-the-sciences-njgss) — Catalog organization: Drew University — Cost: Free
- [Princeton Laboratory Learning Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/princeton-laboratory-learning-program) — Catalog organization: Princeton University Science Outreach — Cost: Free
- [PPPL High School Internship Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/pppl-high-school-summer-internship) — Catalog organization: Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

### Frequently asked questions

#### How do I find high school research programs in New Jersey?

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.

### Related guides & pages

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- [Take the Find My Fit quiz](https://extracurricularhub.com/find-my-fit)

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Last updated: 2026-10-15.
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