High School Research Programs

Discover transformative high school research programs designed to ignite curiosity and foster innovation. These opportunities provide hands-on experiential learning, allowing students to dive into real-world challenges, work alongside professionals, and develop critical skills beyond the classroom. Whether exploring your academic passions or aiming to stand out to competitive admissions committees, these programs offer a unique edge in building your future.

These research programs are highly competitive and often require minimum GPAs, Regents scores, and, in some cases, additional standardized testing. Our team is here to support the aspirations of students, provide application guidance, and help them gain a competitive edge in their applications by providing test preparation coaching.

Please note that while our team has endeavored to create this meaningful resource for you, program deadlines do change, and we always encourage you to refer to information provided by the sponsoring organization. We will continue reviewing and updating to ensure the listing remains relevant.

In Person

Science Research Mentoring Program

The American Museum of Natural History

Ages: 15-17

New York

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer | School Year

Deadline: March 8, 2025

In Person

Hk Maker Lab

Columbia Engineering

Ages: 15-18

New York

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer

Deadline: February 29, 2025

In Person

Brooklyn College Now STEM Research Academy

City University of New York

Ages: 15-17

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer | School Year

Deadline: Contact Organization

New York

In Person

College Now STEM Research Academy

John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Ages: 15-17

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer | School Year

Deadline: February 7, 2025

New York

In Person

BRAINYAC

Columbia University

Ages: 15-17

Compensated:

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer

Deadline: October 2026

New York

In Person

Lehman College Now STEM Research Academy

Lehman College

Ages: 15-17

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer | School Year

Deadline: Contact Organization

New York

In Person

Queensborough Community College Now STEM Research Academy

Queensborough Community College

Ages: 16-18

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer | School Year

Deadline: Contact Organization

New York

In Person

Roswell Park’s Summer Cancer Research Experience Program

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

Ages: 16-17

Compensated: No

Program Fee: Yes

Timing: Summer

Deadline: January 31, 2025

New York

In Person

Simons Summer Research Program

Stony Brook University

Ages: 16-17

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer

Deadline: February 7, 2025

New York

In Person

Learning at the Bench (LAB) Jumpstart

The Rockefeller University

Ages: 16-18

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer | School Year

Deadline: January 3, 2025

New York

In Person

New York Bioforce

Columbia Engineering

Ages: 16-18

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer

Deadline: January 31, 2025

New York

In Person / Remote

Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (WERM)

Wave Hill

Ages: 16-17

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: School Year

Deadline: Contact Organization

New York

In Person

New York

Center for Imaging Science Summer High School Intern Program

Rochester Institute of Technology

Ages: 16-17

Compensated: No

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer

Deadline: January 2025

In Person

New York

BioBus Junior Scientist Internship

BioBus

Ages: 14-17

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: School Year

Deadline: March 1, 2025

In Person

New York

City College College Now STEM Research Academy

The City College of New York

Ages: 15-17

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer | School Year

Deadline: January 16, 2025

In Person

New York

The Mini Vet School

Niagara Frontier Veterinary Society

Ages: 14-18

Compensated: No

Program Fee: Yes

Timing: School Year

Deadline: Contact Organization

In Person

BioRocket Internship

Genspace

Ages: 16-18

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: School Year

Deadline: Contact Organization

New York

In Person

New York

High School Initiative in Remote Sensing of the Earth Systems Science & Engineering

CUNY Remote Sensing Earth Systems Institute

Ages: 15-18

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer

Deadline: Contact Organization

In Person

City Tech College Now STEM Research Academy

City University of New York

Ages: 15-17

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer | School year

Deadline: December 13, 2024

New York

In Person

Applied Research Innovation in Science & Engineering (ARISE)

New York University

Ages: 15-17

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer

Deadline: March 1, 2025

New York

In Person

Urban Barcode Research Program

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

Ages: 14-18

New York

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer | School Year

Deadline: May 27, 2025

In Person

Queens College Now STEM Research Academy

City University of New York

Ages: 15-17

New York

Compensated:

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer | School Year

Deadline: Contact Organization

In Person

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory Secondary School Field Research Program

Columbia Climate School

Ages: 15-18

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer | School Year

Deadline: Contact Organization

New York

In Person

New York

York College Now STEM Research Academy

York College

Ages: 16-17

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer | School Year

Deadline: Contact Organization

In Person

New York

Summer Neuroscience Program

The Rockefeller University

Ages: 16-18

Compensated: No

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer

Deadline: March 15, 2025

In Person

New York

State Pre-College Enrichment Program (S-PREP)

Columbia University

Ages: 13-18

Compensated:

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer | School Year

Deadline: Contact Organization

In Person

New York

Environmentor Program

Rockaway Initiative for Sustainability and Equity

Ages: 14-17

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer

Deadline: May 1, 2025

In Person

New York

Einstein Montefiore Summer High School Research Program

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Ages: 16-18

Compensated: No

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer

Deadline: April 1, 2025

In Person

New York

Baruch College Now STEM Research Academy

City University of New York (CUNY)

Ages: 15-17

Compensated: Yes

Program Fee: Free

Timing: Summer | School Year

Deadline: December 1, 2024

Let us help guide you to stand out in a competitive application process by participating in a high school research program. Gain hands-on experience, practical research skills, and personalized mentorship from academics and industry professionals—all designed to prepare you for success at top universities.

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