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Boston University RISE (Research in Science & Engineering)

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Boston University's Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) is a six-week summer program for rising high school seniors passionate about STEM. Participants choose between an Internship track conducting 40 hours per week of hands-on laboratory research with BU faculty mentors, or a structured Practicum track focusing on computational neurobiology or data science. Both tracks include professional development workshops and culminate in a final Poster Symposium.

Deadline

Feb 4, 2026

Dates

Jun 28, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026

Grade level

Grade 11

Location

Boston University, 200 Riverway, Boston, MA 02215

Eligibility

Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident currently in 11th grade (rising senior).

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