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Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP)
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The Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP) at George Mason University provides hands-on, cutting-edge research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students. Participants work one-on-one with faculty researchers across numerous STEM disciplines, gain experience with advanced scientific tools and communication, and earn three college credits.
Program details
- Deadline
- Feb 15, 2026
- Dates
- Jun 18, 2026 – Aug 12, 2026
- Grade level
- Grades 9–12
- Location
- Multiple Locations
- Program type
- Research experience
- Duration
- 8 weeks (30 hours/week)
- Attendance
- Commuter
Eligibility
Must be at least 15 years old by June 18, 2026 (16+ for wet-lab internships). Available in remote, in-person, and hybrid formats. No campus housing available for minors.
Costs and support
- Cost
- $25 application fee; $1,299 tuition for accepted interns (need-based waivers available)
- Financial aid
- Need-based waivers available for both the application fee and tuition (students eligible for free/reduced lunch or Pell Grants can request fee waiver codes)
- Stipend
- Not specified
- Contact program
- cosassip@gmu.edu
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