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.