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Boston Leadership InstituteSelective

Boston Leadership Institute: Marine Biology Summer Program

A competitive three-week residential summer research program where rising 8th–10th graders conduct hands-on marine biology research in Boston Harbor and surrounding New England coastal habitats. Students perform dissections, water sampling, habitat mapping, and complete original research projects presented to peers.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialWeston, MA$3,000–$6,999
Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th
CategoriesSTEM, Academic
SubjectsMarine Biology, Ocean Science, Research Methods
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,597
Websitehttps://www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com/marine-biology/
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BioResearch AcademySelective

BioResearch Academy

An 18-day fully immersive residential program in Boston for motivated biological scientists to conduct hands-on laboratory research in molecular and cellular biology, including topics like Alzheimer's disease, anesthesia and consciousness, and cancer biology.

Jun · 3 wk sessionsResidentialBoston, MA$7,000+203 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Academic
SubjectsBiology, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology, Research Methods
Cost$7,000+ · $9,950
Websitehttps://bioresearchacademy.com/
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Boston UniversitySelective

Boston University: Academic Immersion (AIM) - Introduction to Experimental Psychology

A 3-week residential course for rising juniors and seniors that provides an immersive introduction to experimental psychology research. Students learn research design, data collection, and analysis while conducting observational and experimental research, culminating in presentations to the BU community.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialBoston, MA200 days
Entering grades11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM
SubjectsPsychology, Experimental Psychology, Research Methods, Research Design, Data Analysis
Websitehttps://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/academic-immersion/psychology/
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Truckee Donner Land Trust

Overnight Environmental Research Camp

A 3-day, 2-night overnight field camp where 6th graders and high school students develop and execute ecological research projects under the guidance of professional scientist mentors at Webber Lake in Truckee, California.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialTruckee, CA<$500
Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM
SubjectsEcology, Environmental Science, Research Methods
Cost<$500 · $400
Websitehttps://headwatersscienceinstitute.org/science-camp/introduction-to-research-camp/
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LA Biotech Center

LA Biotech Center: Stem Cell Research Program

A 5-day intensive hands-on laboratory course where middle school students conduct research with mouse muscle stem cells, learning laboratory techniques, research design, and biotechnology from professional biotech scientists.

Jul–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterTorrance, CA$500–$1,499Rolling (1 week before course start)
Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th
CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration
SubjectsStem Cell Research, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Research Methods
Cost$500–$1,499 · $895
Websitehttps://labiotechcenter.com/stem-cell-research-program/
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Wake Forest University

Wake Forest Summer Immersion: Biology Research Institute

A 6-day residential summer program for high school students combining hands-on laboratory research, field study, and exploration of topics in plant biology, disease biochemistry, floral ecology, and global change. Led by PhD-level researchers and graduate instructors.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialWinston-Salem, NC$3,000–$6,999356 days
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesSTEM, Academic
SubjectsBiology, Research Methods, Plant Biology, Disease Biochemistry, Ecology, Sustainability
Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,500
Websitehttps://immersion.summer.wfu.edu/on-campus-institutes/biology-research-institute/
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Collegiate Researchers

Collegiate Researchers: Mentored Research for High Schoolers

A one-to-one online mentorship program pairing high school students (grades 10–12) with graduate-level mentors for a 10-session mentored research project across STEM, humanities, social sciences, and business. Students complete university-level academic research projects designed to strengthen college applications.

Online
Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Leadership
SubjectsResearch Methods, STEM, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business
Websitehttps://www.collegiateresearchers.com/
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Franklin Academy

Franklin Academy: Nepal Human Rights & Sustainable Development Project

A summer program inspired by United Nations Sustainable Development Goals where high school students engage in human rights advocacy and environmental conservation research in Nepal's mountainous regions, partnering with ICIMOD and local communities.

Jun–Jul · 2 wk sessionsResidentialKathmandu, Nepal
Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
CategoriesCommunity Service, Leadership
SubjectsHuman Rights, Sustainable Development, Environmental Conservation, Research Methods
Websitehttps://franklinacademy.us/global-philanthropy-leadership-program/nepal/
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