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Biology

Regeneron High School Internship Program

Work alongside scientists in biology, genetics, and medicine. Highly competitive and research-intensive.

Location: Tarrytown, NY

Individual • Summer • Research-Focused Internship
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Broad Institute Summer Research Program (BSSR)

Hands-on biomedical research in genomics and computational biology under expert mentorship.

Location: Cambridge, MA

Team-Based • Summer • Genomics & Computational Biology
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New York Academy of Sciences – STEM Research Mentoring

Biology-based research experience under professional scientists. Focus on urban high school students.

Location: New York, NY

Mentored • Academic Year • For NYC High School Students
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Rosalind Franklin University High School Scholars

Conduct biological and medical research in university labs under mentor guidance.

Location: North Chicago, IL

Lab-Based • Summer • Biomedical Sciences
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Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship Program (SHIP)

Engage in mentored biomedical research, attend seminars, and gain lab experience in cancer research.

Location: Seattle, WA

Mentored • Summer • Cancer & Biomedical Research
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UC Santa Cruz Science Internship Program (SIP)

Explore research projects in molecular biology, genetics, and environmental science alongside professors.

Location: Santa Cruz, CA

Individual • Summer • University-Level Research
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City of Hope Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy

Learn translational biology and clinical research techniques in a cancer institute setting.

Location: Duarte, CA

Full-Time • Summer • Translational Biology
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory – Partners for the Future

Join world-class biology researchers during the school year to assist in real research projects.

Location: Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Individual • Academic Year • Molecular Biology Research
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Chemistry

Stanford Clinical Summer Internship

Explore clinical medicine and biology through simulations, case-based learning, and mentoring with Stanford faculty.

Individual • Summer • Clinical Biology & Health
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Roswell Park High School Research Program

Join cutting-edge research on cancer biology, working directly with research staff in a collaborative lab environment.

Individual • Summer • Oncology & Lab Research
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University of Pennsylvania Penn LENS Program

Focuses on life sciences and molecular biology, offering training in lab safety and hands-on experiments.

Individual • Summer • Life Sciences & Mentored Lab Work
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UC Santa Cruz COSMOS Biology Cluster

For students passionate about biotechnology, molecular biology, and genetic engineering.

Team • Summer • Biotechnology & Molecular Techniques
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Indiana University Jim Holland Summer Science Research Program

Offers underrepresented students a chance to experience biology research alongside university scientists.

Individual • Summer • Diversity in Biology Research
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Computer Science

NSA High School Internships

Paid internships at NSA involving software development, cybersecurity, and data analysis for U.S. high school students.

Individual • Summer • Paid Internship • Cybersecurity & Software Dev
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Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Scholars Program

Paid summer internships focused on cybersecurity, software engineering, and data science projects.

Individual • Summer • Paid Internship • Cybersecurity & Research
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NIST Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP)

Work alongside scientists and engineers on cybersecurity, network security, and software projects.

Individual • Summer • Paid Internship • Cybersecurity Research
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MITRE High School Student Program

Paid internship working on computer science projects with public sector applications, including cybersecurity.

Individual • Summer • Paid Internship • Applied CS & Cybersecurity
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NASA STEM Internships

High school internships involving software development, AI, robotics, and cybersecurity projects.

Individual • Summer • Paid Internship • STEM & CS Research
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SPARK Summer Internship Program

Mentored, paid internships in AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity projects with industry professionals.

Individual • Summer • Paid Internship • AI & Cybersecurity
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Meta (Facebook) Summer Academy

Competitive paid internship where high school students work on real-world AI and software development projects.

Individual • Summer • Paid Internship • AI & Software Engineering
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Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab ASPIRE Program

Paid research internship focused on cybersecurity, algorithm design, and data science projects.

Individual • Summer • Paid Internship • Cybersecurity Research
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CodeWizardsHQ Internship

Remote internship developing real web applications for nonprofits with mentorship.

Individual • Summer • Remote Internship • Web Development
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Ladder Internships

Remote internships working on computer science projects at startups with guidance from professionals.

Individual • Summer • Remote Internship • Software & AI Projects
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NYU ARISE Summer Research Internship

Research internship focused on data ethics, machine learning, and cybersecurity under NYU faculty mentorship.

Individual • Summer • Paid Internship • CS Research & Ethics
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NJCCIC Internship

New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell internship offering hands-on cybersecurity experience.

Individual • Summer • Cybersecurity Internship • NJ-based
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NJIT Summer Internship Program

Internships for high school students in computer science, software development, and cybersecurity research.

Individual • Summer • CS Internship • NJIT
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Rutgers University Summer Research Internship

High school internships involving computer science and cybersecurity research projects under faculty supervision.

Individual • Summer • Research Internship • Rutgers University
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Princeton University Summer Internship

Internship opportunities in computer science labs focusing on AI, machine learning, and cybersecurity topics.

Individual • Summer • Research Internship • Princeton University
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Fermilab TARGET Internship

Competitive research internships combining physics and computer science, including software development and data analysis.

Individual • Summer • STEM Internship • Fermilab
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New Jersey Science & Engineering Fair (NJSEF) Internships

Internships connected with NJSEF finalists working on advanced computer science and cybersecurity projects.

Individual • Summer • STEM Internship • NJSEF
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NGA Paid Internship

Paid internships at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency involving geospatial analysis and cybersecurity.

Individual • Summer • Paid Internship • Geospatial & Cybersecurity
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FPRI Internship

Research and internship opportunities at the Foreign Policy Research Institute involving data and cybersecurity projects.

Individual • Summer • Research Internship • Data & Cybersecurity
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MSKCC CS & BIO Internship

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center internship combining computer science and bioinformatics research.

Individual • Summer • Research Internship • Bioinformatics & CS
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City of Hope Program

Internship opportunities in computational biology and data science at City of Hope medical research center.

Individual • Summer • Research Internship • Computational Biology & Data Science
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Astronomy/Space Sciences

NASA Pathways Intern Program

Hands-on internship at NASA centers focusing on aerospace engineering, planetary science, and space missions.

Individual • Summer & Year-round • Aerospace & Space Science
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Space Telescope Science Institute Internships

Work with astronomers and scientists on Hubble and James Webb Space Telescope data analysis and research.

Individual • Summer • Astronomy & Space Research
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Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) High School Internship Program

Engage in cutting-edge projects involving robotic space exploration and planetary science.

Individual • Summer • Robotics & Planetary Science
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American Astronomical Society Internships

Mentorship in astronomy and astrophysics research through projects and observation data interpretation.

Individual • Summer • Astronomy Research & Mentorship
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National Air and Space Museum Internship

Work with curators and researchers on space science collections and public science education projects.

Individual • Summer • Space History & Science Communication
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Social Sciences

Brookings Institution High School Internship

Work alongside researchers analyzing public policy, economics, and governance issues.

Location: Washington, DC (Remote options available)

Individual • Internship • Public Policy & Economics
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Urban Institute Summer Internship

Participate in social science research focusing on urban issues, housing, and social welfare.

Location: Washington, DC

Individual • Internship • Social Policy Research
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American Psychological Association (APA) High School Internship

Gain exposure to psychological research and mental health advocacy through mentorship and projects.

Location: Washington, DC (Remote options possible)

Individual • Internship • Psychology
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Center for American Progress Internship

Support research and communications efforts related to social justice, economic policy, and politics.

Location: Washington, DC

Individual • Internship • Political Science & Policy
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National Constitution Center High School Internship

Explore American constitutional law and civics education through research and public programming.

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Individual • Internship • Civics & Law
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Smithsonian Institution Social Science Internship

Work on research projects related to history, culture, and social sciences within Smithsonian museums.

Location: Washington, DC

Individual • Internship • History & Social Science
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United Nations Youth Volunteer Program

Engage with global social, economic, and humanitarian projects, supporting UN initiatives worldwide.

Location: Remote / Various locations

Individual • Internship • International Relations & Social Policy
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Library of Congress Internship Program

Assist with research and preservation projects in American history, law, and social sciences.

Location: Washington, DC

Individual • Internship • History & Social Science
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Human Rights Watch Internship

Work on human rights research, advocacy, and communications at an international NGO.

Location: New York, NY / Remote

Individual • Internship • Human Rights & Social Justice
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National Women's History Museum Internship

Assist with educational programming and research focused on women’s contributions to history and society.

Location: Washington, DC

Individual • Internship • Gender Studies & History

Earth Sciences

US Geological Survey (USGS) Internship

Work on projects related to geology, hydrology, and environmental science with USGS scientists.

Location: Various USGS Offices Nationwide

Individual • Internship • Geology & Environmental Science
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NOAA High School Internship Program

Engage in meteorology, oceanography, and climate science research with NOAA professionals.

Location: Various NOAA Centers Nationwide

Individual • Internship • Meteorology & Oceanography
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Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Internship

Participate in earth system science research including geology, oceanography, and climate studies.

Location: Palisades, NY

Individual • Internship • Earth System Science
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Internship

Work on environmental policy, research, and field work related to earth and environmental sciences.

Location: Various EPA Offices

Individual • Internship • Environmental Science & Policy
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NOAA Hollings Scholarship Internship

Paid internships focused on oceanic and atmospheric sciences, with mentoring and research projects.

Location: Various NOAA Offices

Individual • Internship • Oceanography & Atmospheric Science

Earthwatch Institute Youth Program

Field research internships focused on environmental science and conservation worldwide.

Location: Various Global Sites

Individual • Internship • Field Research & Conservation
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Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) Internship

Research in earth systems modeling, environmental chemistry, and climate science.

Location: Richland, WA

Individual • Internship • Earth Systems Modeling
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California Academy of Sciences High School Internship

Opportunities to engage in earth and environmental science research and public education.

Location: San Francisco, CA

Individual • Internship • Earth Science & Education
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