Friday, February 2, 2024

Free/Low Cost Summer Programs with Upcoming Deadlines

Location: AASIP internships will be offered in fully remote, fully in-person or hybrid formats. Students will work with their mentors to determine which format is best for the student.

Dates: June 18 - August 9, 2024

Cost: Free, but there is a $25 application fee.

Age requirements: Students must be 15 or older by the program start date for remote internships and 16 or older by the program start date for in-person or hybrid internships.

Deadline: February 4, 2024

Overview: Students work one-on-one with researchers at George Mason University. There are a variety of different areas of focus, including astronomy, forensic science, computer modeling, robotics, renewable energy, drug discovery, proteomics and molecular medicine, chemistry and biochemistry. Students also have the opportunity to get their papers published in a scientific journal and present their work at conferences.

Texas Tech - Clark Scholars

Location: Lubbock, TX (Texas Tech University)

Dates: June 16 - August 1, 2024

Cost: Free, including on-campus meals, room/board and weekend activities. Students will also receive a $750 stipend.

Age requirements: Students must be 17 years of age by the program start date.

Deadline: February 15, 2024

Overview: This program is open to 12 students interested in gaining hands-on practical research experience. Students can choose from a variety of disciplines and will work with a mentor to complete a research project. Students aren’t limited to only natural sciences or mathematics; they can also explore the humanities and fine arts.

Simons Summer Research Program

Location: Stony Brook, NY (Stony Brook University)

Dates: July 1 - August 9, 2024

Cost: Free, but students are responsible for transportation/dining costs if they are commuters or residential costs if dorming on campus.

Age requirements: Must be a current junior and must be at least 16 by the time the program starts.

Deadline: February 7, 2024

Overview: Students will be paired with a Stony Brook faculty mentor to work on a research project. By the end of the program, they will have written a research abstract and created a research poster. They will also participate in faculty research talks, special workshops and events. To qualify for the program, students must be nominated by their school. Each school can only nominate two students.

Wistar Fellowship in Biomedical Research

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Dates: July 10 - August 3, 2024

Cost: Free; students also receive a $1,000 stipend at the end of the program

Age requirements: At least 16 years of age and must have completed at least one high school science course.

Deadline: March 31, 2024

Overview: Twelve students who share a passion for biomedical research will be selected. No prior research experience is necessary. Students will spend three weeks working at a biomedical laboratory, learning cutting-edge techniques, reading literature and presenting their work at the end of the program. This program gives heavy preference to students enrolled in the School District of Philadelphia.

High School Senior Summer Internship Program (HS-SIP)

Location: Research groups are located on all NIH campuses.

Dates: Varies

Cost: Free; students will receive a stipend.

Age requirements: Must be 17 years or older by June 15, 2024 and a current junior or senior in high school. If you are under 18 by June 15, 2024, you must live within 40 miles of the NIH campus where you will intern.

Deadline: February 16, 2024, at noon ET. All reference letters are due before February 23, 2024, at noon ET.

Overview: Students will be placed in a research group and will have the opportunity to research biomedical, behavioral and social studies with opportunities to explore basic, translational and clinical research. During the internship, students will work full-time on the research, which they present at the end of the program.

Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR)

Location: Stanford, CA (Stanford University)

Dates: June 10 - August 1, 2024

Cost: Free; students will receive a stipend of at least $500 and up to $2500, depending on the family’s need.

Age requirements: Must be 16 years or older by the start of the program and must currently be a junior or senior in high school.

Deadline: February 24, 2024

Overview: SIMR is targeted at students from diverse backgrounds interested in STEM. Students will learn to conduct scientific research with Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students and researchers. There are eight research areas: immunology, stem cell and regenerative medicine, neurobiology, cardiovascular biology, cancer biology, bioinformatics, genetics and bioengineering. Students can also opt to participate in a bioengineering boot camp. The program heavily favors students in the Bay Area and accepts around 50 students each year.

Tufts University Biomedical Engineering Research Scholars (TUBERS)

Location: Medford, MA (Tufts University-Medford)

Dates: July 5 - August 18, 2024

Cost: Free, but housing is not provided.

Age requirements: Must be 16 years old by the start of the program.

Deadline: Typically in April

Overview: Students will spend six weeks doing biomedical research, investigating biomedical questions and learning research techniques. Students will dive into a particular field of science throughout the program. Participants are also encouraged to use their TUBERS projects to participate in local and national science competitions.

National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp)

Location: Monongahela National Forest, WV

Dates: June 29 - July 20, 2024

Cost: Free

Age requirements: Must be a high school junior or senior.

Deadline: February 29, 2024

Overview: Throughout the program, students will engage in a variety of different types of programming, including a lecture series from STEM professionals, direct studies designed to help students dive deeper into a particular topic, STEAM programming in physical, natural and computer sciences, seminars on non-STEAM topics, outdoor adventures and an arts program. Students will also travel to Washington, DC, to meet congressional members and attend a panel discussion held at the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

 

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