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Biology

Rutgers Summer Scholars

Offers high school students the chance to take college-level biology courses and earn credits.

Individual • Summer • College coursework
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Rockefeller University Summer Program

Hands-on biomedical research for high school students with mentorship from leading scientists.

Individual • Summer • Biomedical research
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MSAP (Medical Science Academy Program)

Biology-focused enrichment program introducing students to medical science and lab work.

Individual • Summer • Medical biology

NCRI Internship

Internship focused on biology and cancer research for motivated high school students.

Individual • Summer • Cancer biology
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CDC Summer Program

Public health internship with exposure to epidemiology, biology, and disease prevention research.

Individual • Summer • Public health & biology
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Stanford Neuroscience Internship

Immersive neuroscience research for high schoolers interested in biology and the brain.

Individual • Summer • Neuroscience & biology
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Princeton High School Internship

Offers students research opportunities in biology, chemistry, and environmental sciences.

Individual • Summer • Life sciences research
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Vanderbilt HS Program

Offers research experience in biomedical and biological science at Vanderbilt labs.

Individual • Summer • Biomedical research
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miRcore Research Camp

Hands-on molecular biology, bioinformatics, and wet lab work in cancer research context.

Individual • Summer • Molecular biology
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Stony Brook Simons Program

Biology-focused research with Stony Brook faculty in labs using real-world scientific methods.

Individual • Summer • Genomics & lab research
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Columbia SHP

The Science Honors Program offers weekend and summer courses in advanced biology topics.

Individual • Academic year & summer • Enrichment
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Columbia SHAPE

Pre-college engineering and science summer experience with a focus on biology and medicine tracks.

Individual • Summer • Applied biology & STEM
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MSKCC Computational Science & Biology Program

Combines computational and biomedical research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Individual • Summer • Cancer & data biology
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ASSIP

The Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program offers biology and biomedical lab research experience.

Individual • Summer • Wet lab biology
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SSP (Summer Science Program)

Research-intensive biochemistry track with gene editing, enzyme study, and computational tools.

Individual • Summer • Biochemistry & genomics
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Field Biology Program

Outdoor-based research in ecology, conservation, and biodiversity with fieldwork projects.

Individual • Summer • Ecology & field biology
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Coriell Institute Summer Experience

Cell biology and genetics research internships at the renowned Coriell Institute for high schoolers.

Individual • Summer • Genetics research
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Liberty Science Center’s Partners in Science

Advanced research opportunity in biological sciences with professional scientist mentors.

Individual • Summer • Biology & lab mentorship
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City of Hope Program

Cutting-edge biomedical science research internships at a cancer research institute.

Individual • Summer • Biomedical lab research
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Wistar Institute Summer Fellowship

Cancer biology research experience with mentorship from Wistar faculty and scientists.

Individual • Summer • Biomedical science
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NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP)

Offers biology and medical research in NIH labs for high school juniors and seniors.

Individual • Summer • Biomedical research
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Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program

Research program focusing on genetics, genomics, and cancer biology with top scientists.

Individual • Summer • Genetics & molecular biology
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Harvard Summer Research in Medical Sciences

Advanced research experience in molecular biology and life sciences at Harvard Med.

Individual • Summer • Molecular biology
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Rosetta Commons REU

Computational biology research experience focused on protein design and modeling.

Individual • Summer • Bioinformatics & computation
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Cold Spring Harbor Lab – Partners for the Future

Yearlong program with summer component for students doing molecular biology research in labs.

Individual • Year-round • Molecular biology
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Boston University RISE Internship

Mentored research program with biology and neuroscience lab options.

Individual • Summer • Biomedical research
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Simons Summer Research Program (Stony Brook)

Top-tier summer research for high schoolers in biology, genetics, and biomedicine.

Individual • Summer • Genomics & wet lab
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UCLA BRI-SURE

Brain Research Institute summer program focused on neuroscience and biology.

Individual • Summer • Neuroscience & biology
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UC Davis Young Scholars Program

Biological sciences research with faculty mentorship and lab experience.

Individual • Summer • Biotech & biology
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IU Jim Holland Summer Science Program

Week-long enrichment in cell biology and biomedical research at Indiana University.

Individual • Summer • Biology & equity
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University of Iowa SSTP

Intensive research in biology, biomed, and life sciences with university scientists.

Individual • Summer • Life sciences research
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Fred Hutch Summer High School Internship

Work in cancer biology and infectious disease labs in Seattle’s Fred Hutchinson center.

Individual • Summer • Cancer research
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Scripps Research High School Internship

Laboratory experience in biomedical research with Scripps scientists in California.

Individual • Summer • Biomedical research
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MIT Beaver Works Summer Institute

Includes a biomedical technology track with programming, sensors, and medical devices.

Individual • Summer • Biotech & engineering
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Tufts Adventures in Veterinary Medicine

Explore anatomy, biology, and medicine with hands-on activities at a veterinary school.

Individual • Summer • Animal biology & medicine
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Chemistry

Yale Pathways to Science – Chemistry Track

Offers hands-on summer sessions in Yale labs covering molecular and organic chemistry.

Individual • Summer • Chemistry
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Penn Summer Science Initiative (PSSI)

Rigorous lab-based research experience at UPenn with a focus on chemical sciences.

Individual • Summer • Advanced Chemistry
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Boston University RISE – Chemistry Track

Conduct university-level chemistry research in a mentor-guided environment at BU.

Individual • Summer • Research Chemistry
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UChicago Neubauer Summer Science Program

Explore lab techniques in chemistry with UChicago faculty through interactive seminars and experiments.

Individual • Summer • Chemistry
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Michigan State HSHSP – Chemistry Research

Engage in authentic, open-ended chemistry research with MSU scientists.

Individual • Summer • Chemistry Research
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University of Oregon Summer Academy to Inspire Learning (SAIL) – Chemistry

Introductory chemistry labs and lectures for underserved students hosted by UO faculty.

Individual • Summer • Intro Chemistry
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University of Rochester Pre-College Program – Chemistry

Hands-on chemistry workshops with college-level lab experiences and experimental design.

Individual • Summer • Chemistry
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ACS Project SEED

Paid summer research opportunity for high school students in chemistry labs across the U.S.

Individual • Summer • Chemistry • Paid
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Texas Tech Clark Scholars – Chemistry Research

Seven-week research mentorship with faculty in chemistry and biochemistry labs.

Individual • Summer • Chemistry • Research
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University of Iowa SSTP – Chemistry

Intensive chemistry research placement with university mentors in state-of-the-art labs.

Individual • Summer • Advanced Chemistry
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Summer Science Program – Biochemistry Track

Residential program where students study enzyme kinetics and molecular biology through chemistry.

Individual • Summer • Biochemistry
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Johns Hopkins Explore Engineering Innovation – Chem/Bio Track

Hands-on experimentation blending chemistry and bioengineering in a college lab setting.

Individual • Summer • Applied Chemistry
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Summer Scholars Program in Chemistry – Ohio University

Residential research program for rising seniors interested in chemical sciences careers.

Individual • Summer • Chemistry
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Rosetta Institute – Molecular Medicine: Biochemistry

Advanced summer workshops in molecular biology and biochemistry for high school students.

Individual • Summer • Biochemistry
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Boston Leadership Institute – Chemistry Research

Intensive three-week chemistry research projects with lab work, lectures, and presentation prep.

Individual • Summer • Chemistry
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Computer Science

MIT PRIMES – Computer Science Track

Yearlong research opportunity with summer prep, focused on advanced CS topics for motivated high schoolers.

Individual • Yearlong + Summer • CS Research
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Stanford AI4ALL

Explores AI and ethics with Stanford faculty, aimed at underrepresented students in tech.

Individual • Summer • AI + Ethics
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AI Scholars by Inspirit AI

Founded by Stanford grads, offers tracks in ML, NLP, and computer vision with real-world AI projects.

Individual • Summer • Applied AI
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Google Computer Science Summer Institute (CSSI)

Introductory CS program for rising college freshmen interested in software development and web apps.

Individual • Summer • Web Dev + Python
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Columbia SHAPE – CS Track

College-level computer science instruction as part of Columbia’s STEM summer enrichment program.

Individual • Summer • College-level CS
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Carnegie Mellon SAMS – CS Curriculum

Rigorous academic and CS experience for underrepresented students in STEM at a top university.

Individual • Summer • CS + College Prep
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University of Maryland – CompSciConnect

Hands-on programming and cybersecurity classes for middle and early high school students.

Individual • Summer • Programming + Cyber
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UCLA Sci | Art NanoLab

Combines coding, visual design, and nanoscience for tech-savvy creatives.

Individual • Summer • Art + CS Fusion
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USC SHINE

Conduct hands-on research in CS or engineering labs under mentorship from USC faculty.

Individual • Summer • CS Research
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NSA GenCyber Summer Camp

Free cybersecurity camp that teaches network defense, ethical hacking, and online safety.

Individual • Summer • Cybersecurity
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Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program

Free program for high school girls to explore CS fundamentals, sisterhood, and real-world coding.

Individual • Summer • Female Empowerment + CS
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Coding It Forward – Civic Tech Internships

Advanced CS students tackle social impact projects in tech for public good.

Individual • Summer • Social Good + CS
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NASA SEES

NASA internship that includes data science and AI tools for analyzing Earth and space science data.

Individual • Summer • Data Science + AI
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SAGE (Sandia National Labs)

Program for high school girls focused on CS, cybersecurity, and national security research.

Individual • Summer • Security + CS
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CodePath Summer Institute (High School Edition)

Intro to computer science for diverse high school students with real-world tech applications.

Individual • Summer • Beginner CS
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Hack Club Bank – Summer of Making

Get funding and tools to build open-source hardware/software projects over summer.

Individual • Summer • Creative Coding
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iD Tech Camps

Commercial camps hosted at top universities offering tracks from Python to AI and game dev.

Individual • Summer • Beginner to Advanced CS
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NYU Tandon K12 Summer Program

Learn app development, robotics, and cybersecurity with NYU engineering faculty.

Individual • Summer • CS + Engineering
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Cryptography & Network Security Camp (UChicago)

Blends advanced math with real-world cybersecurity for high school students.

Individual • Summer • Crypto + CS
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Math

Ross Mathematics Program

Immersive number theory program for motivated high school students.

Individual • Summer • Advanced Math
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PROMYS

Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists exploring deep math problem-solving.

Individual • Summer • Advanced Math
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SUMaC (Stanford University Mathematics Camp)

Advanced topics in modern mathematics through intensive lectures and problem sets.

Individual • Summer • Advanced Math
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MathILy

Proof-based exploration in math for students who are already strong at math.

Individual • Summer • Proof-based Math
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Canada/USA Mathcamp

Intensive summer program for mathematically talented high school students.

Individual • Summer • Advanced Math
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HCSSiM (Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics)

Explores math beyond the standard curriculum through collaboration and lectures.

Individual • Summer • Advanced Math
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Michigan Math and Science Scholars – Math Track

Explore mathematical concepts at the University of Michigan in a supportive setting.

Individual • Summer • Intermediate Math
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MIT PRIMES Circle (Summer)

Research and math exploration circle for high school students from underrepresented groups.

Individual • Summer • Research + Math
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Texas State University Honors Summer Math Camp

Residential math program combining lectures, projects, and research for advanced learners.

Individual • Summer • Advanced Math
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University of Chicago Young Scholars Program

Interactive sessions and problem solving focused on higher-level mathematics.

Individual • Summer • Advanced Math
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Bard College Math Circle Summer Program

Problem solving and mathematical exploration for high school students.

Individual • Summer • Intermediate Math
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Berkeley Math Circle Summer Program

Focuses on creative mathematical thinking with faculty-led sessions and seminars.

Individual • Summer • Advanced Math
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Clemson Summer Scholars – Mathematics

Week-long sessions introducing mathematical concepts in fun and applied contexts.

Individual • Summer • Beginner to Intermediate Math
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Emory Math Circle Summer Program

Explores number theory and logic puzzles through guided group sessions.

Individual • Summer • Math Circle Style
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Johns Hopkins CTY – Math Intensive

CTY's math tracks challenge students with algebra, number theory, and beyond.

Individual • Summer • Advanced Math
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Stony Brook Math Summer Program

Problem solving and research for high school students in theoretical math areas.

Individual • Summer • Research + Math
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BEAM (Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics)

Helps underserved students access advanced math with mentorship and enrichment.

Individual • Summer • Math + Equity
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UCLA Summer Math Institute

College-style lectures and proof-based courses for advanced high school students.

Individual • Summer • Advanced Math
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Carleton Summer Math Program for Women

Promotes math exploration and confidence for young women with strong math skills.

Individual • Summer • Women in Math
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Rutgers Young Scholars Program in Discrete Mathematics

Intensive summer program exploring graph theory, combinatorics, and algorithms.

Individual • Summer • Discrete Math
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