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Stanford Medicine: Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR)
Overview
An eight-week on-campus research program for high school juniors and seniors to perform basic research with Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers on medically-oriented projects in one of eight biological science institutes.
At a glance
Sessions
Jun
Formats
Commuter
Location
Stanford, CA
Cost
Freefrom $0
Entering grades
11th, 12th
Acceptance
Approximately 50 students accepted per year; selection heavily favors Bay Area local students.
Application requirements
Grade Level
Current high school junior or senior (graduating class 2027 or 2028)
Age
Must be 16 years old or older by program start date (June 2027)
Citizenship
U.S. citizen or permanent resident (green card holder); must currently live in and attend high school in the U.S.
Housing
Must arrange own housing with a family member or legal adult guardian in the Bay Area; no hotels or AirBnBs permitted
Attendance
Must attend all 8 weeks and mandatory orientation and safety sessions
Application Fee
$50 (waivable for families earning under $80,000/year)
Cost & sessions
Program is free for accepted students. Application fee is $50, waived for families with gross household income under $80,000/year. Limited need-based stipends may be available.
Financial aid
Limited need-based stipends available from special grants; application fee waiver for families with gross household income under $80,000/year.
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