1:1 Online Research Mentorship
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Grades 9–12 opportunity guide
Science & research Researchs for High School Students
Explore 76 science & research research opportunities for high school students. Compare eligibility, deadlines, location, and provider details.
76 matching opportunities
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Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
Applied Research Innovation in Science & Engineering (ARISE)
New York University
This seven-week program includes: a high level, 5-week authentic research experience in participating NYU faculty labs, mentoring in that placement by a graduate or postdoctoral student, a stipend of at least $750 for completing the program, as well as two weeks of workshops, college advisement and other activities geared to preparing ARISE students for the college application process.
GradesGrade 10, Grade 11
WhereNew York
StatusConfirm current cycle
Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-23
Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE)
NYU Tandon School of Engineering Center for K-12 STEM Education
A free, paid ten-week program for New York City rising juniors and seniors combining research training with placement in an NYU laboratory. ARISE begins with remote safety, writing, and research-skills workshops, followed by six weeks of hands-on work in one of more than 80…
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereRemote / Online
StatusOpen, upcoming, recurring, or current-cycle confirmation required
Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
Baruch College Now STEM Research Academy
CUNY
The Baruch College Now STEM Research Academy program is designed to provide NYC public high school students with an opportunity to build their science knowledge and skills by engaging in ‘authentic inquiry’ activities. Utilizing a two-semester program model (spring and summer) 25 students will be selected based on English & Math Regents, GPA, writing sample, and transcript review.
GradesGrade 10, Grade 11
WhereNew York
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Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
Berkeley Physics Division
Berkeley Physics Division
The QuarkNet Workshop program is an annual workshop for high school physics teachers and students interested in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The workshop is designed to serve as an opportunity to learn about cutting-edge research in particle physics and cosmology, with presentations from scientists and postdocs from Berkeley Lab. The workshop is focused on creating a vibrant learning community that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. The program usually includes discussions on topics such as the search for dark matter…
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereCalifornia
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Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
Bethel College Summer Science Institute
Bethel College
You are invited to the Bethel College Summer Science Institute (BCSSI) for the upcoming summer. This institute was held annually on our campus for 20 years and was moved onlin
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereNorth Newton, KS
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Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
Black 14 Social Justice Summer Institute
University of Wyoming
The Black 14 Social Justice Summer Institute is a multi-day overnight program that provides rising junior and senior high school students with the opportunity to research contemporary issues related to and important to the Black community at the local, state, national, and world-wide levels. At the same time, the institute strives to have a positive impact on the college completion rate of Black students. The six-year college completion rate for Black students is 38 percent when nationally 54.8 percent of all college students complete college within six…
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereWyoming
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Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
Bridge UnderGraduate Science (BUGS) Program
University of Southern California
The USC Bridge Institute coordinates a paid summer research program, Bridge UnderGraduate Science (BUGS). We have undergraduates and high school students conduct research in a
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereLos Angeles, CA
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Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
Broad Summer Scholars Program
Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
The Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) invites high school students with a strong interest in science to spend six weeks at the Broad Institute. We match students with Bro
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereCambridge, MA
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Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
City College College Now STEM Research Academy
The City College of New York
The STEM Research Academy is a two‐semester program, consisting of a spring pre‐college science course and the opportunity to conduct hands-on research with CUNY faculty members in a summer research experience. The Academy is designed to provide students with an opportunity to build essential literacy and numeracy skills by engaging in ‘authentic inquiry’ activities. High schools that lack a strong science research program and serve a population generally underrepresented in the STEM fields are targeted for student recruitment.
GradesGrade 10, Grade 11
WhereNew York
StatusConfirm current cycle
Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
Climate Ambassadors
The Lawrence Hall of Science
Are you interested in environmental science and have a passion for addressing climate change? The Climate Ambassadors program explores the crossroads of environmental research, climate communication, and personal and professional growth. This program is an ideal opportunity for teens with a science-oriented mind and a relationship-oriented personality interested in pursuing a career in environmental studies, climate science, climate communication, equity and environmental justice, science education, and outreach.
GradesGrade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereCalifornia
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Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
Data Science Institute Summer Lab
University of Chicago
In this paid summer research program, high school and undergraduate students are paired with faculty mentors to conduct research in basic and applied data science. Through t
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereChicago, IL
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Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-23
Data Talks: The Art and Science of Qualitative Research
Brown University Pre-College
Data Talks: The Art and Science of Qualitative ResearchProgramSummer@BrownDates & FormatsJune 22, 2026 - July 02, 2026 •2 weeks•On-Campus•ClosedQualitative research has been foundational to discoveries in public health, medicine, and psychology. It’s also both an art and a…
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereProvidence, Rhode Island
StatusOpen, upcoming, recurring, or current-cycle confirmation required
Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
Einstein Montefiore Summer High School Research Program
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
The Einstein-Montefiore Summer High School Research Program introduces high school students age 16 and older to the excitement of leading-edge scientific research. It is our hope that because of this experience, students will begin to think about a career in science while still in high school
GradesGrade 11, Grade 12
WhereNew York
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Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
Environmentor Program
Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity
Environmentor is a science research mentorship program for high school students to conduct authentic research under the mentorship of scientists from local universities and research institutions on projects focused on the Rockaway shoreline. Students 9th-11th grade, who live or attend school in, or around, the Rockaway Peninsula are eligible to apply to the Environmentor Program. The program is entirely inperson.
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11
WhereNew York
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Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
High School Honors Science, Math and Engineering Program (HSHSP)
Department of Teacher Education of Michigan State University
The High School Honors Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (HSHSP) is a non-credit enrichment program for mature high school juniors interested in science, math, or engineering, hosted by Michigan State University. The program is the oldest continuously running program of its kind in the United States and offers a unique experience for students to undertake detailed, focused investigation of challenging problems and participate in many dimensions of the research process. The primary objective of the HSHSP is to help students develop a deeper u…
GradesGrade 11
WhereMichigan
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Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
High School Initiative in Remote Sensing of the Earth Systems Science & Engineering (HIRES)
CUNY Remote Sensing Earth Systems Institute
Through a grant from the Pinkerton Foundation, HIRES provides an advanced STEM research opportunity to New York City students with little or no access to high quality STEM education experiences. Students from demographic groups traditionally underrepresented in STEM disciplines and careers, including women, students of color and those from low income backgrounds, are strongly encouraged to apply.
GradesGrade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereNew York
StatusConfirm current cycle
Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-23
High School Research Program - Brookhaven National Laboratory
Bnl
The High School Research Program, a six-week educational program for students interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies, provides access to a real-world scientific community and research experience.
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereProvider location / Online options vary
StatusOpen, upcoming, recurring, or current-cycle confirmation required
Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program
American Fisheries Society
The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program (Hutton Program) is an educational program sponsored by the American Fisheries Society (AFS) for high school students. The principa
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WhereBethesda, MD
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Source reviewedChecked 2026-08-22
Indigo Innovator Global Lab
Indigo Research
A selective, intensive wet lab program where you'll conduct hands-on biotechnology research projects and create publication-ready work, gaining real lab experience that strengthens university applications.
GradesGrade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
WherePasadena, New York, or Singapore
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