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Summer 2027 research programs for high school students

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  1. Mount Sinai Tisch Cancer Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

    Summer Program Advancing Research Knowledge, Education and Development (SPARKED)Remove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    Not published
    Financial aid
    Not published
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Not published
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades)
    Additional eligibility
    Ages 16–18; Residency: New York City (one of the five boroughs); Requirement: Open to rising grades 11–12; Requirement: Attend a New York City public high school; Requirement: Have completed at least one high school science course (Biology or AP Biology preferred); Requirement: An average grade of at least 80% in science courses; Requirement: Available for the full 10-month program, including one or two afternoons weekly from November through May
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 12, 2027; Ends August 20, 2027; 6 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Non-residential
    Location
    New York, NY
    Selection and application
    Selection: The Tisch Cancer Center reports eight students per summer. Complete applications are screened and qualified candidates complete a 30-minute virtual interview. Application materials: Personal statement on interest in the program and educational and career goals; Letter of recommendation, preferably from a science teacher; 30-minute virtual interview for qualified candidates
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  2. University of California

    California State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)Remove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    $5,793
    Financial aid
    Need-based financial assistance for application and program costs. Based on family income, family size and available COSMOS resources.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    Application fee. Non-refundable; fee waivers can be requested; Need-based financial assistance for application and program costs. Based on family income, family size and available COSMOS resources.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)
    Additional eligibility
    Residency: California high school students only; Requirement: Open to rising grades 9–12; Requirement: Demonstrated academic excellence (a typical COSMOS student has a GPA of 3.5 or above)
    Session dates or duration
    4 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, San Diego, Santa Cruz, CA
    Selection and application
    Selection: Each of six campuses accommodates roughly 160-200 students, and clusters typically enroll 20-25 with a commonly reported 5:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Admissions are competitive and based on academic merit relative to the selected topic, but applicant count and statewide acceptance rate were not published. Application materials: Online application with one personal statement; One teacher recommendation (two recommended)
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  3. PROMYS Foundation / Boston University

    PROMYS at Boston UniversityRemove
    Application deadline
    Not published
    Cost
    Not published
    Financial aid
    2026: Free for U.S. families with adjusted gross income under $80,000; need-based aid up to full cost. Aid for international students is decided case by case.
    Expenses and aid conditions
    2026: Free for U.S. families with adjusted gross income under $80,000; need-based aid up to full cost. Aid for international students is decided case by case.
    Stipend or pay
    Not published
    Eligibility
    Grades 10–12
    Additional eligibility
    Ages 14–18; Requirement: Open to grades 10–12; Requirement: Have completed 9th grade (or its equivalent) by the first day of the program; Requirement: Not yet enrolled as a full-time college or university student; Requirement: Graduating seniors may attend in the summer between high school and college or during a gap year
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 27, 2027; Ends August 7, 2027; 6 weeks
    Format
    In person
    Housing and supervision
    Residential
    Location
    Boston, MA
    Selection and application
    Selection: About 80 high-school students are selected through demonstrated mathematical thinking in the problem set, academic context, recommendation, transcript, and short answers. PROMYS does not publish the current applicant count or acceptance rate. Application materials: One letter of recommendation
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  • SSP International

    Summer Science Program in Astrophysics

    Five-week residential research program where current high-school juniors observe near-Earth asteroids and compute their orbits in teams of three.

    Pay
    $3,000 stipend(2026)
    Who can apply
    Grade 11 (current)
    Program dates
    5 weeks
    Where
    In person
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: Need-based fee and travel aid. Covers 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students and can include round-trip airfare; requested after admission.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: Application fee: $0. Free to apply; Need-based fee and travel aid. Covers 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students and can include round-trip airfare; requested after admission.

    Requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: Be at least 15 and not yet 19 during all program dates; Requirement: Have completed, or be completing by June for credit and a grade, any level of high school physics and precalculus (calculus if the school offers no physics); self-study does not qualify

    Selection and application: Selection: Admission is limited and holistic. SSP reported about 700 participants admitted across every 2026 track, but did not publish Astrophysics application totals or a track-specific acceptance rate. Application materials: One recommendation from a math or science educator at your school (a second recommendation is preferred)

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  • OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

    Ted R. Lilley CURE Program

    OHSU Knight Cancer Institute's Ted R.

    Pay
    $4,000 stipend
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–12
    Program dates
    Jun 22 – Aug 14, 2026 · 8 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Portland, OR
    STEMDay programResearchInternship
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Residency: Oregon high school students; Requirement: Open to grades 10–12; Requirement: From a disadvantaged background as defined by the National Institutes of Health; Requirement: Minimum 3.0 GPA; Requirement: At least one lab science class, preferably biology, and an interest in research; Requirement: Be 16 or older when the program begins in June; Requirement: Preference for students with two years of high school remaining who attend Portland Metro public schools

    Selection and application: Selection: Competitive holistic review with stated preference for students who have two high-school years remaining and attend Portland-metro public schools. OHSU does not publish applications, cohort size, or acceptance rate on the official page. Application materials: Essay on career goals, interests, challenges overcome and research interests; Two letters of recommendation, one from a science teacher or research mentor

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  • The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences

    UT Austin Summer High School Research Academy (HSRA)

    UT Austin’s Summer High School Research Academy offers non-residential research in active natural-sciences laboratories, with NSC309 UT Extension credit and a closing research poster. The published 2027 dates are June 7–July 14, with holidays June 18 and July 5. Research groups generally meet fifteen to twenty-five hours weekly.

    Cost
    $4,500
    Who can apply
    Minimum age 15
    Program dates
    Jun 7 – Jul 14, 2027 · 5 weeks
    Where
    In person · Austin, TX
    STEMDay programResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based scholarship. Limited number; includes a stipend and free tuition. No merit-based scholarships.

    Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable acceptance deposit: $400. Credited toward the program fee; Need-based scholarship. Limited number; includes a stipend and free tuition. No merit-based scholarships.

    Requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Must be 15 or older by June 1, 2027; Requirement: Must be available for the five consecutive program weeks to conduct research

    Selection and application: Application materials: Personal essay

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  • Vanderbilt University Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach

    Vanderbilt CSEO High School Programs

    Directory for four Nashville-area Vanderbilt/MNPS pathways—SSMV, ISR, SHIRE and REHSS—each with separate, highly local eligibility and application rules.

    Who can apply
    Grades 8–12 (rising)
    Program dates
    6⁠–⁠208 weeks
    Where
    In person · Nashville, TN
    STEMDay programResearchPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: Metro Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) students; Requirement: Open to grades 8–12; Requirement: SSMV: apply in 8th grade and attend a district-operated MNPS high school; Requirement: SHIRE: rising junior or senior in the Interdisciplinary Science and Research (ISR) Program at John Overton, Stratford STEM or Hillsboro High School; Requirement: REHSS: rising senior in the ISR Program at Stratford STEM, John Overton or Hillsboro High School, at least 16 at the start of the program

    Selection and application: Selection: SSMV is limited to 26 students per grade. ISR is not academically selective but is school-restricted and rigorous. SHIRE considers grades, schedule conflicts and ISR-teacher input. REHSS is restricted to current ISR rising seniors. Application materials: REHSS: curriculum vitae or resume, essays and two recommendations (one from the ISR teacher), with grades and course rigor considered

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  • Wolfram Research

    Wolfram High School Summer Research Program

    Wolfram’s High School Summer Research Program develops computational projects with mentors and the Wolfram Language.

    Cost
    $5,500
    Who can apply
    Ages 14–17
    Program dates
    Jun 24 – Jul 11, 2026(2026)
    Where
    In person · Waltham, MA
    ResidentialResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Need-based financial aid. Sliding scale up to 90% of program costs; does not cover transportation or the deposit.

    Costs beyond tuition: Non-refundable deposit: $500. Part of the $5,500 program cost; Need-based financial aid. Sliding scale up to 90% of program costs; does not cover transportation or the deposit.

    Requirements: Ages 14–17; Requirement: Must be under 18 at the end of the program; exceptional 13-year-olds are sometimes accepted; Requirement: Background in any STEM subject; Requirement: International students are accepted

    Selection and application: Application materials: Video interview with the Admissions Director

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  • Case Comprehensive Cancer Center, Case Western Reserve University

    Youth Engaged in Science (YES)

    Pay
    $2,500 stipend
    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12
    Program dates
    7 weeks
    Where
    In person · Cleveland, OH
    STEMDay programResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Minimum age 14; Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Attend a Cleveland-area high school; Requirement: GPA of 3.0 or higher; Requirement: At least 14 years old before research activities begin

    Selection and application: Selection: Selection is required, but the current page does not publish cohort size, applicant count, or acceptance rate.

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  • Johns Hopkins University Office of Summer and Intersession Programs

    Johns Hopkins Summer at Hopkins Pre-College Programs

    Family of two-week, one-credit pre-college programs offered residentially, as a Baltimore commuter, or online; Summer 2026 is complete and 2027 is unannounced.

    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    2 weeks
    Where
    In person or online · Baltimore, MD
    ResearchPre-college
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: 2026: 2026 Dean's Fellowship for online Pre-College: Up to $950. Need-based, expected average $500, and available only to students ultimately registered online. No 2027 aid is announced.

    Costs beyond tuition: 2026: 2026 Pre-College application fee: $85. Historical nonrefundable fee; not confirmed for 2027; 2026 initial tuition payment: $1,950. Applied toward total tuition and initiated course registration; not an additional fee. Course placement remained subject to availability; 2026 Dean's Fellowship for online Pre-College: Up to $950. Need-based, expected average $500, and available only to students ultimately registered online. No 2027 aid is announced.

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale; Requirement: Successful completion of 9th grade before the program starts; Requirement: Some programs require specific prior coursework

    Selection and application: Selection: Applicants must meet GPA, grade-completion, document, and course-prerequisite rules; course placement remains capacity-dependent. No general acceptance rate is published.

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  • University of North Dakota

    North Dakota Governor's School (NDGS)

    A residential UND program for North Dakota high-school sophomores and juniors, June 7–23, 2027, with research and career exploration; housing and meals are covered.

    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11
    Program dates
    Jun 7–23, 2027 · 3 weeks
    Where
    In person · Grand Forks, ND
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: ND; Requirement: Open to grades 10–11; Requirement: Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher

    Selection and application: Application materials: Short essay (250 words or less) on something unique about you

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  • Oregon Health & Science University School of Dentistry

    OHSU School of Dentistry Summer Research Internship

    OHSU School of Dentistry offers a high-school research internship in dental, oral and craniofacial science, with experienced researchers as mentors.

    Who can apply
    Grades 9–12 (current)
    Program dates
    6 weeks
    Where
    In person · Portland, OR
    STEMDay programResearchInternship
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Minimum age 16; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–12 when applying; Requirement: Have a desire to pursue a career in dentistry or oral health

    Selection and application: Application materials: One-page personal statement on your most meaningful research experience and career goals; At least one letter of recommendation addressing your research and science experience

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  • University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health

    Public Health Science Academy

    Pitt Public Health’s official page describes a four-week 2026 academy for current tenth and eleventh graders in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, with research, field trips and a completion award; 2027 details are unannounced.

    Pay
    $1,000 stipend
    Who can apply
    Grades 10–11 (current)
    Program dates
    Jun 22 – Jul 17, 2026 · 4 weeks(2026)
    Where
    In person · Pittsburgh, PA
    STEMDay programResearch
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Residency: Enrolled in a high school in the Greater Pittsburgh area or Western Pennsylvania; Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 10–11 when applying; Requirement: Overall grade point average of 3.0 (B) or above; Requirement: Successfully completed a biology class (for 2026, by the end of the 2025-26 school year); Requirement: Strong interest and ability in science

    Selection and application: Application materials: Recommendation form from a high school teacher; Two essay questions (maximum 200 words each)

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  • Qualia Global Scholars

    Qualia Global Scholars Summer Program

    Selective four-week online interdisciplinary research program for grades 6-12, organized by Stanford students with small-group mentorship and a culminating paper and presentation.

    Who can apply
    Grades 6–12
    Program dates
    4 weeks
    Where
    Online
    STEMDay programResearchPre-college
    Requirements and sources

    Requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 6–12

    Selection and application: Selection: The organizer calls admission competitive but publishes no applicant count, cohort size, or acceptance rate.

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  • Sternberg Museum of Natural History, Fort Hays State University

    Sternberg Science Camps+ High School Programs

    Sternberg Science Camps+ offers route-specific high-school field and laboratory programmes; the published 2027 registration-opening and camp calendar contain a conflict.

    Cost
    $4,176–$6,463
    Who can apply
    Ages 15–18
    Program dates
    2 weeks
    Where
    In person
    STEMResidentialResearch
    Financial aid, requirements and sources

    Financial aid: Camp scholarships

    Costs beyond tuition: Optional pre-camp dorm night and transport (Kansas camps): $50. Per night; Camp scholarships

    Requirements: Ages 15–18; Requirement: Returners' camps require successful participation in a prior Sternberg high school camp; Requirement: Field Paleontology North Dakota is limited to ages 16-18

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