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STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Summer Internships
University of California Santa Cruz has a summer-long (10 weeks) research internship program for high school students in STEM fields. High school students have the chance to receive one-on-one mentoring with UCSC faculty, graduate students, and post-doctoral researchers.
High school students who are interested in STEM fields and research are highly encouraged to participate in this program. Students are participating in real and existing research projects at UCSC, not made-up projects.
Students are required to be at least 14 years of age on the program start date and be currently enrolled in high school. Accepted students are usually from the Bay Area high school, but out-of-area students who have local housing are also encouraged to apply.
Program Timeline:
- SIP 2025 Program Dates: Monday, June 16 – Saturday, August 9, 2025
- Virtual Research Week: Monday, June 16 – Friday, June 20, 2025
- Move-In Day: Sunday, June 22, 2025
- Presentation Day: Saturday, August 9, 2025
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025 at 11:59 PM
The Zuckerman Institute’s Brain Research Apprenticeships in New York at Columbia (BRAINYAC) program is a NYC high school internship. The internship prepares today’s youth to become tomorrow’s scientists. Each student is matched with a Columbia neuroscientist, a mentor who guides the student through a research project. Interns come away from the experience with an enhanced understanding of how laboratory research leads to transformative discovery, exposure to a professional academic environment, and a stronger connection to science as a career.
Eligibility: High school students from 10th and 11th grades must reside in New York City (preference is given to students in upper Manhattan and the South Bronx) and be enrolled in one of our New York City-based partner programs (S-PREP, BioBus, Lang Youth Medical, Columbia Secondary School, or Double Discovery Center)
Application Deadline: October 2025 – TBD
BTI, Cornell University, and the USDA invite local high school students to participate in the seven-week internship in the fields of plant genome research, bioinformatics, and science communications. The internship runs from June to August. In addition to the research project, students will participate in seminars with scientists, learn about scientific career and have hands-on practice on writing a research paper.
Compensation: Selected students will receive an educational stipend of $4,200 for the program.
Eligibility: Students must currently reside in the Ithaca region or surrounding counties and live within a reasonable daily commute to Cornell University. Students cannot be graduating seniors and must be 16 years or older to be eligible to apply.
Program Date: June 30 to August 7, 2025
Deadline: March 2025
NASA internships and fellowships leverage NASA’s unique missions and programs to enhance and increase the capability, diversity, and size of the nation’s future science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce. Internships are available from high school to the graduate level. Internships provide students with the opportunity to participate in either research or other experiential learning, under the guidance of a mentor at NASA. In order to apply for this opportunity, students have to be at least 16 years of age and full-time students.
Application Deadline: Varies
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Scholars Program offers stipend-paid summer internship opportunities to upper-level high school students pursuing STEM degrees. Students gain hands-on experience working with full-time AFRL scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research and technology and are able to contribute to unique, research-based projects. AFRL Scholar internship opportunities are offered at several locations across the United States.
Application Deadline: Varies based on locations
JHIBS is an 8-week summer program for high school students that helps them discover a career in the neurological sciences. High school juniors and seniors from the Baltimore city and metro areas are allowed to apply. The internship is held at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Department of Neurology on the East Baltimore campus, with two options: in-person experience and virtual experience. Over the 8 weeks, interns will participate in a research project guided by faculty, staff, and student mentors and participate in clinical rotations with Johns Hopkins neurologists.
Compensation: Interns are paid an hourly wage and receive transportation funds.
Eligibility: High school juniors and seniors across the United States are allowed to participate
Application Deadline: December 1 – March 1 annually
The Summer Research Internship (SURI) program provides the opportunity for highly motivated high school students to work with and learn from a multidisciplinary team of scientists. Students will conduct an independent research project with a mentor. The primary aim of the internship program is to train and prepare young scientists to become future leaders in the realm of translational science. The internship runs from June 2 – August 8, 2025, OR June 16 – August 22, 2025.
Eligibility: High school students who are at least 16 years old before the start of the internship
Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
The Geosciences Bridge Program is offered by the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. During the 6-week paid internship, students will be introduced to ocean sciences, atmospheric sciences, and geographic information systems (GIS)/Remote Sensing techniques. The internship will be hosted on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus. The program will run from June to August.
Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a minimum GPA of 2.7. They should have been accepted into an accredited U.S. college, with preference given to those planning to major in a geoscience-related field. Additionally, applicants must meet the program’s specific institution preferences and intend to pursue a career in geosciences.
Compensation: Receive $500 per week, paid bi-weekly and reimbursement for travel to/from UMES.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Participants will spend 8 weeks on a research project under the mentorship of a university researcher. Research projects may involve laboratory-based research, computer-based database research, or clinical research. Students will learn about research methodology and will complete a project over the summer months. They will present their findings in oral presentation sessions.
Eligibility: High school juniors at Indianapolis and all Marion County public schools
This program aims to expose high school students to cutting-edge research in an academic environment and introduce them to the diversity of research topics in engineering. Projects will be mentored by students, faculty, and staff of the Stanford Compression Forum and its affiliated organizations. Themes will span and combine the science of information and communication, engineering, the arts, linguistics, psychology, biology, neuroscience, computer science, technology, philosophy, and design, among other areas. High school students must be current high school juniors or seniors by the time of the application.
The RSI invites high school students to participate in the five-week internship program at MIT. Students will experience the research cycle, read the most current literature in their field, draft and execute a detailed research plan, and deliver conference-style oral and written reports on their findings. Students will be paired with a mentor, take lessons for 1 week, and do research for 5 weeks.
Application Deadline: December 11, 2025 (based on last year’s deadline)
MITRE is a not-for-profit organization committed to bringing innovative ideas into existence in areas. 9th and 10th-grade students interested in the STEM field are encouraged to apply for this summer internship. Students will work on projects ranging from research, development, engineering, and analysis while learning how to discover, create, and lead in the science, engineering, technology, and mathematics fields.
Application Deadline: Varies based on positions
The AFRL Scholars Program provides paid internships for college and graduate students studying STEM, as well as high school students, where they can work with AFRL scientists and engineers on advanced research and technology projects and gain practical experience.
Eligibility: Applicants must meet several eligibility criteria, including a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (though applicants with lower GPAs may still be considered). Applicants must be U.S. citizens, enrolled or accepted in an educational institution with at least a half-time course load, and in good academic standing. Applicants must be at least 16 years old (with a valid government-issued ID), and at least 18 for positions in California. They must be available to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer, willing to temporarily relocate, and responsible for their transportation to the worksite. Additionally, applicants must undergo a background check, which may result in a Secret Security Clearance or higher.
Application Deadline: January 10, 2025
The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program is a program for high school students interested in the field of fisheries biology. It provides hands-on educational experiences and training in fish and aquatic ecology, as well as fisheries management and conservation. Participants have the opportunity to work alongside scientists and researchers in a variety of settings, including field stations, research vessels, and laboratories. Students will receive a $3,000 stipend and an all-expense paid trip to the Hutton Scholars Summit.
Eligibility: The Hutton Program is open to current high school students in the classes of 2025 and 2026 who live in the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, or Canada, regardless of race, creed, or gender. Applicants must be at least 16 years old by January 19th, 2025. The program encourages students from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in the fisheries profession to apply. Past participants are ineligible. The Hutton Review and Selection Committee selects students and, once selected, are paired with a fisheries and aquatic sciences mentor within a 30-45 minute commute from the student’s home.
Application Deadline: January 19, 2025
The Laboratory Learning Program at Princeton University is a program for high school students that provides hands-on training in various scientific research fields such as biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and engineering. The program offers students an opportunity to work with Princeton researchers and graduate students in state-of-the-art labs and research centers. For this year, students can participate in engineering and natural science opportunities.
Eligibility: To apply for the LLP program, applicants must be at least 16 years old by June 15, 2025, and currently enrolled in a U.S. high school. Graduates who are under 18 by that date may also apply. Only U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, or international students attending a U.S. high school are eligible.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
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Computer Science
The Summer Academy is an externship opportunity for students to learn about the day-to-day operations of Facebook. Externs will work closely with Facebook Mentors in their respective capacities to gain real-world work experience and on-the-job skills that will help propel them into successful careers. Applicants must be sophomores in high school by the time of the application. Applicants must be full-year residents of either East Palo Alto, Belle Haven, North Fair Oaks, or Redwood City. Students need to submit 2 essay questions, a transcript (including 1st-semester grades from 10th grade), and a Recommendation Form.
Application Deadline: February 14, 2025
Microsoft High School Program offers students a high school computer science internship. Students will participate in projects to explore what they love to do, while exploring Microsoft’s unique culture. The program is open to current senior high school students living within 50 miles of Redmond, Washington, with a demonstrated interest in technology. Students must be at least 16 years old and have a legal right to work in the U.S. for the duration of the internship. Applicants should be available to work full-time for 10 consecutive weeks .
Application Deadline: Applications open on early February 2025.
Tech Apprentice is a summer internship program that lasts six to seven weeks and is open to high school students from Boston Public Schools who are interested in technology. The program gives students the opportunity to work at local companies. It is designed for students who are considering studying IT in college and want hands-on experience in the tech industry.
Application Deadline: Varies, contact Cara Brooks (cara.brooks@bostonpic.org), Employer Engagement Manager, Information Technology for more information.
Arts & Humanities
This is the opportunity for students residing or attending a high school in New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut! The Met High School Internship Program offers paid opportunities for students who are interested in art and art history. Students will gain work experience while being mentored by arts, creative, and museum professionals. By the end of the internship, students will receive a stipend commensurate with New York State minimum wage law. Students must be rising juniors or rising seniors on the application deadline.
Application Timeline: March 7, 2025, 6 pm ET (interview notification: by Friday, April 18, 2025)
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 19 museums and the National Zoo across the East Coast of the U.S. There are several opportunities for high school students:
Benjamin Lawless Internship is an opportunity for a rising senior high school student to learn about audience engagement, exhibition design, and research stories associated with objects of all kinds and the people who used and created them.
Shirley Ann Jackson Science Internship & Robert P. Kogod Arts Internship are for District of Columbia public high school students entering their junior or senior year or finishing their senior year. There are two full-time internships. One internship is awarded to a student interested in science and another is awarded to a student interested in the arts. Awarded students spend eight (8) weeks with their mentors in and around the Smithsonian facilities in the Washington DC area.
National Museum of Natural History Internships offers high school students opportunities to be mentored crossing all of our areas of expertise, including natural history research, collections management, education and outreach, information technologies, public engagement, communications, development, administration and management, and even facilities operation.
The Claudine K. Brown Internship in Education is committed to helping students develop a deeper interest in the field of education and museum leadership. Interns are placed in offices, museums, and research centers throughout the Smithsonian Institution, where they will help to create, develop, and disseminate innovative educational programs and resources at the Smithsonian, online, in the classroom, and in communities.
Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) offers high school students who are at least 16 years old to participate in one of the following divisions: Professional Services or Curriculum & Communications. Students with an interest in science, education, or business are encouraged to apply.
Law
The Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program places diverse New York City public high school students with legal employers for the summer. Job assignments in firms vary depending on the needs of the employer, but typically include assisting paralegals, filing, record keeping, assisting library and back-office personnel, data entry, and document and exhibit organization.
Application Deadline: November 25, 2024 – January 2025
This law internship for high school students provides an insider’s view of the criminal justice system. Interns will be paired with a staff member to receive guidance and support. Interns have the chance to participate in workshops and discuss criminal justice, police brutality, civic engagement, leadership, and more. Applicants must live in or attend school in Manhattan. Applicants must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors at the time they apply.
Application Deadline: March 12, 2025 at 5 PM EST
The New York Historical Society Education Division provides students with the opportunities to conduct teen-led research on undertold yet highly relevant histories. During the 6-week internship, students will work with historian mentors and take trips to history archives around the city to help support their work.The historical theme of the internship is Our Composite Nation: Frederick Douglass’ America.
Eligibility: The internship is open to high school students entering grades 10, 11, or 12.
Application Deadline: March 30, 2025
Nonprofit, Volunteer + Service
Through this program, community-minded high schoolers receive experience in serving their communities through a paid eight-week internship with nonprofits like Boys and Girls Clubs of America and Habitat for Humanity. They also get to see how nonprofits, governments, and businesses collaborate to meet local needs by participating in the National Student Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C.
Application Timeline: January 15, 2025
The Museum of Science offers paid internships for teenagers during the summer. These internships allow students to learn about the museum’s operations and gain valuable skills through their work and professional development workshops. Internship positions are available in various departments such as education, exhibit, and behind-the-scenes roles.
Application: TBA
The summer internship program offered by the Aquarium appeals to young individuals across the nation who are enthusiastic about animal care. The program provides opportunities to engage in specialized projects, attend informative seminars and training sessions, serve as naturalists on public collecting walks, and participate in field trips to local science labs and aquaria. Students, teachers, or counselors who want to explore a school year experience should contact the Aquarium staff directly.
In addition to high school internships, students can also volunteer for the aquarium. No prior experience is required, as we offer training. Students who volunteer should have a keen interest in marine animals or aquarium operations, be willing to engage in hands-on work, and be able to commit to at least four months of volunteering, for a minimum of 3-4 hours one morning or afternoon per week.
Field Varies
KP LAUNCH is a unique summer internship experience that is part of Kaiser Permanente’s investment in the future of health care. During the 6-week internship, high school students will work in administrative and supporting roles in the health care environments. Students are required to have a permanent residence in a Northern California Kaiser Permanente designated service area. Students must be aged 16 through 19 and are currently attending high school.
Program Date: June 16 – August 1
Application Deadline: November 18, 2024
The High School Internship List is currently being updated, so remember to check back to see if there are additional internships that you are interested in!
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