Summer 2027 For high school students

STEM summer programs for high school students in 2027

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Program factsCalifornia State Summer School for Mathematics and Science (COSMOS)RemoveFermilab Program for Research, Innovation, and STEM Mentorship (PRISM)RemoveVanderbilt CSEO High School ProgramsRemove
Application deadlineUnconfirmed — check official siteMarch 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official site
Cost$5,793 (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Financial aidNeed-based financial assistance for application and program costs: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Based on family income, family size and available COSMOS resources. (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Expenses and aid conditionsApplication fee: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Non-refundable; fee waivers can be requested.; Need-based financial assistance for application and program costs: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Based on family income, family size and available COSMOS resources. (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official siteUnconfirmed — check official site
Stipend or payUnconfirmed — check official siteWeekly salary: $500 (2027 cycle)Unconfirmed — check official site
EligibilityGrades 9–12 (provider uses rising grades)Grade 12 and first-year college; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official siteGrades 8–12 (provider uses rising grades)
Additional eligibilityResidency: 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)Citizenship: US citizen; Residency: IL; Requirement: Open to grades 12–13; Requirement: High school senior in the 2027-2028 school year or a 2027 high school graduate; Requirement: Enrolled in an Illinois high school; Requirement: Proof of medical insuranceResidency: 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
Session dates or durationCatalog terms: 4 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official siteStarts July 12, 2027; Ends August 6, 2027; 4 weeks (2027 cycle)Catalog terms: 6–208 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
FormatIn personHybridIn person
Housing and supervisionResidential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official siteNon-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site
LocationDavis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Merced, San Diego, Santa Cruz, CAILNashville, TN
Selection and applicationSelection: 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)Application materials: Letter of recommendation from a STEM teacher or STEM club advisorSelection: 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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    University of Alabama Styslinger College of Engineering

    Student Introduction to Engineering (SITE)

    Six-day, five-night University of Alabama engineering camps run June 7-12 and June 21-26, 2027; registration opens February 1 and costs $1,250 plus an unspecified registration fee.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    $1,250 (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 7, 2027; Ends June 26, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Tuscaloosa, AL
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Capacity-limited paid registration; the 2026 event reached full status. No competitive acceptance rate or selection rubric is published on the current pages.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Optional early drop-off the day before camp: $150 (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to rising grades 10–12; Requirement: Incoming freshmen are also eligible; Requirement: Interest in science, math, engineering or computer science

    Selection and application: Selection: Capacity-limited paid registration; the 2026 event reached full status. No competitive acceptance rate or selection rubric is published on the current pages.

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    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE)

    SARE combines biomedical research and tutoring for eligible high-school students; its published 2026 dates and $3,000 completion stipend are historical.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 22, 2026; Ends August 13, 2026; 8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Baltimore, MD
    Stipend or pay
    Catalog terms: Completion stipend: $3,000; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Household income not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty limit, adjusted for household size; Meet an additional criterion, such as being first-generation college or attending (or being zoned for) a high school where most students are low-income; other extenuating circumstances are also considered

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Household income not exceeding 200% of the federal poverty limit, adjusted for household size; Requirement: Meet an additional criterion, such as being first-generation college or attending (or being zoned for) a high school where most students are low-income; other extenuating circumstances are also considered

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    Carnegie Mellon University Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion

    Summer Academy for Math and Science (SAMS)

    Fully funded hybrid STEM programme for eligible current 11th graders age 16 by June 26, 2027; virtual Jumpstart precedes six residential weeks at CMU, followed by continuing engagement. Applications and references are due February 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST.

    Application deadline
    February 1, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Free attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 26, 2027; Ends August 7, 2027; 6 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    Hybrid
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Minimum age 16; US citizen; US permanent resident; Be at least 16 years old by the program start date (June 26, 2027)

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: SAMS uses holistic, fixed admissions based on the complete application, STEM interest, community commitment, financial documentation, and program fit. CMU does not publish current application totals, cohort size, acceptance rate, waitlist policy, or scoring rubric on the program page.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Application fee with SAMS as the only program choice: $0. A $75 non-refundable fee applies if a non-scholarship program is selected as either choice.; Enrollment deposit: $0. Admitted SAMS students return the Enrollment Reply Form within 7 days of the decision; no deposit is charged. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 16; Citizenship: US citizen; Citizenship: US permanent resident; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: Be at least 16 years old by the program start date (June 26, 2027); Requirement: Strong interest in STEM disciplines

    Selection and application: Selection: SAMS uses holistic, fixed admissions based on the complete application, STEM interest, community commitment, financial documentation, and program fit. CMU does not publish current application totals, cohort size, acceptance rate, waitlist policy, or scoring rubric on the program page. Application materials: Two letters of recommendation (one from a current math instructor); Two essays: a 300-500 word Pre-College essay and one SAMS-specific prompt (up to 1,000 words)

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    Johns Hopkins University Office of Summer and Intersession Programs

    Summer at Hopkins Pre-College Psychology and Brain Sciences (2026 offerings)

    Two-week, one-credit online neuroscience and psychology courses; all 2026 sessions ended and 2027 offerings are unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Last year's cycle (2026): $1,950; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 22, 2026; Ends July 31, 2026; 2 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    Online
    Location
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Applicants had to meet published academic criteria and course capacity; Johns Hopkins did not publish an acceptance rate for these courses.

    Financial aid: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 Dean’s Fellowship Award for online Pre-College Programs: Up to $950. Need-based; expected average award $500.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): 2026 application fee (non-refundable): $85; 2026 Dean’s Fellowship Award for online Pre-College Programs: Up to $950. Need-based; expected average award $500.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Successfully complete 9th grade before the program starts; Requirement: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale

    Selection and application: Selection: Applicants had to meet published academic criteria and course capacity; Johns Hopkins did not publish an acceptance rate for these courses.

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    National Institute of Standards and Technology

    Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP)

    Seven-week unpaid NIST research for eligible local U.S.-citizen students. The expected 2027 application period is mid-October 2026 through late January 2027; exact dates remain unannounced.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 22, 2026; Ends August 7, 2026; 7 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Gaithersburg, Boulder, MD, CO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 11–12 when applying; check the provider's rules for graduating seniors

    US citizen; Permanent residence within 50 miles of the host campus (NIST Gaithersburg, MD or NIST Boulder, CO)

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: NIST describes SHIP as competitive, and laboratory mentors review complete applications and may interview candidates. The official pages do not publish the current applicant count, placement count, acceptance rate, lab quotas, or scoring rubric.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Citizenship: US citizen; Residency: Permanent residence within 50 miles of the host campus (NIST Gaithersburg, MD or NIST Boulder, CO); Requirement: Open to grades 11–12; Requirement: Be a high school junior or senior at the time of application; Requirement: Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; Requirement: Able to commit to the full seven-week program

    Selection and application: Selection: NIST describes SHIP as competitive, and laboratory mentors review complete applications and may interview candidates. The official pages do not publish the current applicant count, placement count, acceptance rate, lab quotas, or scoring rubric. Application materials: Two letters of recommendation (one from a STEM teacher); Personal statement (up to one page)

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    Colorado School of Mines Undergraduate Admissions

    Summer Mines Engineering and Training (SUMMET) Program

    Funded one-week residential Mines STEM program for rising seniors—especially prospective first-generation students—with design projects, engineering workshops, a mine tour, and campus life.

    Application deadline
    February 15, 2027 (2027 cycle)
    Cost
    Free attendance; check separate expenses (2027 cycle)
    Session dates or duration
    Starts June 6, 2027; Ends July 2, 2027; 1 week (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Golden, CO
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 12 (provider uses rising grades)

    U.S. students only

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Application-based and described as selecting participants from a large qualified pool; exact acceptance rate and 2027 selection rubric are not published.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Application fee: $0; Confirmation fee for accepted students: $50; Room and board, including meals, covered by Mines: $0 (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Residency: U.S. students only; Requirement: Open to rising grade 12; Requirement: Commit to the entire week on campus

    Selection and application: Selection: Application-based and described as selecting participants from a large qualified pool; exact acceptance rate and 2027 selection rubric are not published. Application materials: Six short-essay questions

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

    Summer Program Advancing Research Knowledge, Education and Development (SPARKED)

    Ten-month, eight-student mentored cancer-research internship for local rising juniors and seniors, combining virtual preparation, a six-week paid lab summer, and school-year research.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Starts July 12, 2027; Ends August 20, 2027; 6 weeks (2027 cycle)
    Format
    In person
    Location
    New York, NY
    Stipend or pay
    Stipend provided for successful completion of the summer internship: Unconfirmed — check official site (2027 cycle)

    Eligibility: Grades 11–12 (provider uses rising grades)

    Ages 16–18; New York City (one of the five boroughs); Have completed at least one high school science course (Biology or AP Biology preferred)

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: The Tisch Cancer Center reports eight students per summer. Complete applications are screened and qualified candidates complete a 30-minute virtual interview.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: 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

    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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    Milwaukee School of Engineering

    Summer Programs at MSOE

    MSOE offers campus STEM experiences for eligible high-school students; 2027 dates are expected in November. Track-specific grades, fees, application deadlines and inclusions need confirmation.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $1,100; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts July 5, 2026; Ends July 24, 2026; 1 week; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Milwaukee, WI
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: Confirm the current programme’s selection, capacity and operative participation conditions.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to grades 9–12; Requirement: Self-reported GPA of 3.5 or higher; Requirement: Students who will have graduated from high school before the program are not eligible

    Selection and application: Selection: Confirm the current programme’s selection, capacity and operative participation conditions.

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    SSP International

    Summer Science Program (SSP)

    Work with a small research team while living on a university campus. SSP offers research in astrophysics, bacterial genomics, biochemistry and cell biology.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 5 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Assigned university campus; 2027 sites not announced
    Stipend or pay
    Lost-wages stipend for students who typically need to work in summer: $3,000 (2027 cycle)

    Eligibility: Grade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Minimum age 15; At least 15 years old but not yet 19 while the program runs; Astrophysics: physics plus precalculus (or calculus without physics); Bacterial Genomics and Cell Biology: biology plus algebra II; Biochemistry: biology plus chemistry plus strong algebra skills

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Selection: SSP describes a holistic, contextual and need-blind admission process with limited capacity. It does not promise admission based on grades, prestige, test scores or ability to pay.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Need-based aid covering 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Can include round-trip airfare or other travel support; requested after admission. (2027 cycle)

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Application fee: $0; Need-based aid covering 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Can include round-trip airfare or other travel support; requested after admission. (2027 cycle)

    Full eligibility requirements: Minimum age 15; Requirement: Open to students currently in grade 11 when applying; Requirement: At least 15 years old but not yet 19 while the program runs; Requirement: Astrophysics: physics plus precalculus (or calculus without physics); Bacterial Genomics and Cell Biology: biology plus algebra II; Biochemistry: biology plus chemistry plus strong algebra skills

    Selection and application: Selection: SSP describes a holistic, contextual and need-blind admission process with limited capacity. It does not promise admission based on grades, prestige, test scores or ability to pay. Application materials: One recommendation from a math or science educator at your school (a second recommendation is highly preferred)

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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.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Catalog terms: 5 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Albion, Milledgeville, McMinnville, River Falls, Waterville, Bethlehem, Galesburg, MI, GA, OR, WI, ME, PA, IL
    Stipend or pay
    Last year's cycle (2026): Lost-wages stipend (limited): $3,000; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grade 11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Minimum age 15; 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

    Housing: Residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    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.

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Last year's cycle (2026): Need-based fee and travel aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Covers 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students and can include round-trip airfare; requested after admission.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Last year's cycle (2026): Application fee: $0. Free to apply.; Need-based fee and travel aid: Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Covers 100% of demonstrated need for admitted students and can include round-trip airfare; requested after admission.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility 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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    University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

    Summer Scrubs

    University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix health-career camps. The official page currently describes 2026 sessions for then-current grades 9-11; 2027 dates, eligibility, fees and scholarships are not established.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Catalog terms: $250–$500; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Phoenix, AZ
    Stipend or pay
    Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 9–11 when applying; summer rising grade is one higher

    Housing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Financial aid:
    Read aid terms and conditions

    Catalog terms: CAAHEC need-based scholarship (full or partial): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply for the scholarship when submitting the program application.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

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    Expenses and aid conditions: Catalog terms: CAAHEC need-based scholarship (full or partial): Amount: Unconfirmed — check official site. Apply for the scholarship when submitting the program application.; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility requirements: Requirement: Open to students currently in grades 9–11 when applying; Requirement: Explore Medicine camps are for current 11th graders interested in becoming a physician; The Healthcare Team is for current 9th and 10th graders

    Selection and application: Application materials: Six short essays of about 200 words each; One recommendation from a non-family teacher, counselor or mentor (online form)

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    OHSU Knight Cancer Institute

    Ted R. Lilley CURE Program

    OHSU Knight Cancer Institute's Ted R.

    Application deadline
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Cost
    Unconfirmed — check official site
    Session dates or duration
    Last year's cycle (2026): Starts June 22, 2026; Ends August 14, 2026; 8 weeks; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site
    Format
    In person
    Location
    Portland, OR
    Stipend or pay
    Catalog terms: Intern stipend: $4,000; 2027: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Eligibility: Grades 10–12; Grade timing: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Minimum age 16; Oregon high school students; At least one lab science class, preferably biology, and an interest in research

    Housing: Non-residential. Supervision and housing details: Unconfirmed — check official site

    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.

    Financial aid: Unconfirmed — check official site
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    Expenses and aid conditions: Unconfirmed — check official site

    Full eligibility 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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