Research Programs in Texas 2026 | Rice, UT Austin & NASA Johnson

Discover top research programs in Texas for high school students. Explore opportunities at Rice University, UT Austin, NASA Johnson Space Center, MD Anderson, and leading research institutions.

Featured Extracurricular Opportunities

Browse our curated list of 8+ programs for high school students:

  • Clark Scholars Program - Texas Tech : Elite summer research program for high school juniors and seniors. Gain hands-on STEM experience, earn a $750 stipend, and boost your college applicat
  • Texas Academy of Science High School Awards - Texas Academy of Science : Recognition for Texas high school students presenting research at Texas Academy of Science annual meeting.
  • SEES High School Summer Intern Program - The University of Texas at Austin / NASA : Explore a free hybrid summer program where high schoolers in grades 10-12 gain hands-on experience in NASA-affiliated earth, space, and data science r
  • Anson L. Clark Scholars Program - Texas Tech University : 12 students selected. $750 stipend + free housing. Research across STEM, humanities, social sciences.
  • High School Research Academy (HRA) - The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences : High school research academy offering hands-on STEM experience in biology, physics, and data science. Build skills for college applications in this fr
  • Texas Tech Clark Scholars Program - Texas Tech University : Elite seven-week, fully funded research across disciplines.
  • UT Southwestern STARS Summer Research Program - UT Southwestern Medical Center : Gain hands-on research experience in biomedical labs through this free summer program for high school juniors and seniors. Boost your STEM skills and
  • Rice Office of STEM Engagement Programs - Rice University : Transform your summer with hands-on STEM research and engineering projects at Rice. Perfect for high school students aiming to boost skills and streng

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