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  • Research Experiences in Astronomy at CIERA for High School Students (REACH)

    REACH (Research Experiences in Astronomy at CIERA for High School Students) is an interactive, introductory program that provides high school students with experience in astronomy research, Python programming, and scientific mentorship. The program consists of a 3-week Core session, with the option for select students to complete a further 3-week extended research project. It is intended to engage students who are traditionally underrepresented in STEM, though all eligible students are encouraged to apply.

    Evanston, IL (Northwestern University)

  • Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS)

    Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS) is a four-week intensive program that immerses high school students in a research laboratory environment. Through a project-based approach, students learn molecular, microbiological, and cell biological techniques, work on an independent project, and participate in research seminars and a final research forum.

    Chicago, IL

  • Research Internship Program – OHSU School of Dentistry

    The OHSU School of Dentistry Research Internship Program offers high school students a hands-on, immersive summer research experience in dental, oral, and craniofacial health labs. Participants join research teams, work with faculty mentors, and develop scientific skills, concluding with a presentation of their findings. The program is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in dentistry or oral health.

    Portland, OR

  • Research Mentorship Program

    The Research Mentorship Program at UC Santa Barbara is a competitive summer program for high-achieving high school students that offers hands-on, university-level research experience in various disciplines. Students are paired with mentors—including faculty, graduate students, or postdocs—and engage in an intensive academic environment that includes lectures and networking with peers.

    Santa Barbara, CA

  • Research Training Program (RTP) - Seattle Children’s Research Institute

    The Research Training Program (RTP) at Seattle Children’s Research Institute is a four-week in-person program for high school students in grades 10 and 11 who are interested in laboratory research. The program introduces students to topics like biochemistry, immunology, and gene editing through lectures, laboratory experiments, and career workshops. It is intended for students residing within commuting distance of downtown Seattle who are seeking their first formal research experience.

    Seattle Children’s Research Institute, downtown Seattle, WA

  • researcHStart

    ResearcHStart is a summer cancer research program for high school students in Illinois and Lake County, Indiana. Students gain hands-on laboratory experience, mentorship, and professional development in cancer research at participating institutions across Illinois.

    Multiple Locations

  • RISE (University of Melbourne Faculty of Science)

    RISE is a STEM outreach and engagement program for school students hosted by the Faculty of Science at the University of Melbourne.

    Melbourne, Australia

  • Young Scholars Invent

    Young Scholars Invent is a 1.5-day workshop for 9th-11th grade students that engages participants in a multidisciplinary, intensive design experience to solve real-world problems. Students work in cross-school, diverse teams to generate, build, test, and present engineering solutions to industry partners and judges.

    Rice University, Houston, TX

  • Rice ELITE Tech Camp

    Rice ELITE Tech Camp is a pre-college summer engineering program for high school students, created and managed by the Rice University School of Engineering and the Rice Center for Engineering Leadership (RCEL). Participants gain hands-on technical skills in subjects like robotics, artificial intelligence, Python/C++ programming, biomedical engineering, and 3D modeling while developing engineering leadership and college readiness skills.

    Rice University, Houston, TX

  • RISE with WiSE

    RISE with WiSE is a summer program for high school students entering their junior or senior year. Participants engage in hands-on STEM tracks in either Engineering or Life Sciences, led by Iowa State University faculty, staff, and students, while also experiencing campus life activities.

    Iowa State University, Ames, IA

  • Ross Mathematics Program

    The Ross Mathematics Program is a six-week residential summer program for pre-college students passionate about mathematics. Participants focus on number theory, learning to communicate mathematical ideas and write rigorous proofs through challenging problem sets.

    Multiple Locations

  • Summer Research Experience in Cancer (SURE-CAN)

    The Roswell Park Summer Research Experience in Cancer (SURE-CAN) is an intensive 6-week summer internship for high school students. The program provides an immersive curriculum including lectures, professional development, and hands-on lab research in cancer sciences, culminating in a research symposium poster presentation. It is specifically designed for high school juniors residing in and attending school in the Erie, Niagara, Cattaraugus, or Chautauqua counties of Western New York.

    Buffalo, NY