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Gold SignalStanford UniversitySelective

Stanford Medicine: Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR)

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.

JunCommuterStanford, CAFreeLate February 2027

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsImmunology, Neurobiology, Cancer Biology, Bioengineering, Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, Cardiovascular Biology, Bioinformatics, Genetics and Genomics, Pre-Med

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://simr.stanford.edu/

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University of Notre Dame Pre-College Programs: Summer Scholars

An intensive two-week residential pre-college program offering college-level courses taught by Notre Dame faculty across multiple disciplines including STEM, humanities, and professional skills. Students earn one transferable college credit upon completion and experience campus life at Notre Dame.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialNotre Dame, IN$3,000–$6,999343 days

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship

SubjectsAccounting, Chemistry, Cryptography, Data Visualization, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Film Production, Life Sciences, Ecology and Environmental Science, Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Photography, Public Policy, Public Speaking, Debate, Journalism, World Politics, International Relations

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,250

Websitehttps://precollege.nd.edu/summer-scholars/

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Polygence Summer Research Program

Online research mentorship program pairing high school students with PhD-level experts for independent research projects across 150+ subject areas. Students produce research papers, prototypes, or other deliverables over 3–12 months with one-on-one mentor support.

Jun–Aug · 3–8 wk sessionsOnline<$500309 days

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsResearch Methodology, Cancer Biology, Genetics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Psychology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, Policy

Cost<$500 · $495

Websitehttps://www.polygence.org/

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Elio Academy of Biomedical Sciences

Elio Academy offers immersive biomedical research and pre-medical programs for high school and exceptional middle school students. Programs include online courses (Accelerator Track, Foundational Track), in-person ASPIRE Camp at UC Berkeley, and extended 12-week mentored research experiences.

Jan, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep · 1–8 wk sessionsOnline / CommuterBerkeley, CA$500–$1,499Rolling (until openings are filled)

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Healthcare, Academic

SubjectsGenetics, Cancer Biology, Clinical Neuroscience, Neurology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Data Science, Immunology, Immunotherapy, Biochemistry, Medical Chemistry, Medical Biology, Medical Genetics

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,075

Websitehttps://elioacademy.org/

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Stony Brook University: Pre-College Summer

A residential and commuter summer program for rising juniors and seniors offering courses in STEM, health professions, engineering, computational linguistics, and more. Students live on campus with housing and meals included (residential option) or attend daily classes (commuter option).

Jun–Jul · 1–2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialStony Brook, NY$1,500–$2,999203 days

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Healthcare

SubjectsBiotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, Cancer Biology, Engineering Problem-Solving, Robotics Engineering, Robotics With AI, Dental Sciences, Health Professions, Biomedical Sciences, Mathematics, Computational Linguistics, Pre-Law, Environmental Science

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,000

Websitehttps://www.stonybrook.edu/precollege-summer/index.php

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Stanford School of Medicine

Stanford EXPLORE Lecture Series

A lecture series for high school students exploring biomedical research fundamentals and current advances in immunology, neuroscience, regenerative medicine, cancer biology, and related fields. Offered in-person and online with flexible 2–4 week enrollment options.

Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsCommuter / OnlineStanford, CA$1,500–$2,999111 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Healthcare

SubjectsImmunology, Neuroscience, Regenerative and Stem Cell Medicine, Cancer Biology, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, AI in Biomedicine, Precision Health

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,600

Websitehttps://explore.stanford.edu/

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Stony Brook University

Stony Brook University Pre-College Summer: Cancer Biology

A hands-on laboratory program for rising juniors and seniors studying cancer biology at the cellular and molecular levels. Students grow and treat cancer cells in vitro, prepare plant-based extracts, and use advanced microscopy and luminometry techniques to explore cancer-fighting properties and cellular changes.

Jun–Jul · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialStony Brook, NY$1,500–$2,999203 days

Entering grades11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsCancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Laboratory Techniques

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,000

Websitehttps://www.stonybrook.edu/precollege-summer/courses/cancer_biology.php

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