Summer Programs for High Schoolers

Dates

June 28 to August 1

Cost

$4,950 total or $990 per week.

Eligibility

Mathematically excellent high-school students.

Five-week residential math program emphasizing inquiry, proof, creativity, and mathematical playfulness.

Dates

No program in summer

Cost

Not applicable for summer 2026.

Eligibility

When offered, it serves students from across the U.S. entering 12th grade.

Long-running research-intensive STEM summer program at Michigan State University.

Dates

June 26 to August 7

Cost

Free.

Eligibility

Regional high school students in Western New York; official site emphasizes the program is for local students in the area.

Cancer-focused summer research experience for local high school students at Roswell Park.

Dates

June 21 to August 6

Cost

Free; participants receive a stipend after successful completion.

Eligibility

Rising high school seniors and recent high school graduates.

Prestigious seven-week faculty-mentored research program spanning many academic fields.

Dates

June 28 to August 7

Cost

Tuition $5,930 plus service fees; housing and dining extra; limited financial aid available.

Eligibility

Rising high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents.

Six-week Boston University STEM research experience with internship and practicum tracks.

Dates

June 28 to August 2

Cost

Base cost is about $5,000; generous financial aid is available.

Eligibility

Mathematically talented high school students, typically ages 13-18.

Immersive proof-oriented math community for students who want deep, flexible exposure to advanced topics.

Dates

June 29 to August 7

Cost

Free; stipend awarded at the end of the program.

Eligibility

Current 11th graders, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, at least 16 by program start.

Selective faculty-mentored summer research program in science, math, and engineering.

Dates

6 weeks in summer; exact public dates not clearly stated on the main public page checked

Cost

Free.

Eligibility

High school juniors; high school seniors are not eligible.

Highly selective MIT-hosted summer STEM program combining advanced classes with mentored research.

Dates

Summer dates vary by program and location.

Cost

Not clearly surfaced in the official snippet captured.

Eligibility

Teen/student eligibility varies by program.

Astronaut-led space and STEM enrichment programs focused on hands-on learning and inspiration.

Dates

Usually three-week summer sessions.

Cost

£7,900 total for St Andrews or Cambridge in 2026, including the £500 registration fee.

Eligibility

Students ages 13-18.

Premium three-week academic-plus-elective summer school emphasizing international community and personal development.

Dates

Summer dates vary by cohort.

Cost

Free / scholarship-backed for selected students.

Eligibility

Students in grades 9-12 in India; program placement depends on grade and selection outcome.

Selective Indian talent-development program offering advanced learning, mentorship, and academic support.

Dates

Usually a two-week summer residential program.

Cost

Free; ISRO covers program-related expenses for selected participants.

Eligibility

Class 9 students (India) selected using published merit criteria.

ISRO space-science outreach program designed to spark early interest in STEM and space careers.

Dates

Session 1: June 8 to June 18. Session 2: June 22 to July 2. Session 3: July 14 to July 24

Cost

$2,700.

Eligibility

Students in the summers after sophomore or junior year; requires chemistry or physics background.

Nearly two-week engineering camp offering hands-on projects, campus life, and exploratory STEM learning.

Dates

Usually a six-week residential summer session.

Cost

Official homepage snippet checked did not expose the 2026 tuition line.

Eligibility

Motivated pre-college students with strong standard high school math preparation.

Classic intensive number theory and proof-based summer program built around disciplined mathematical thinking.

Dates

July 18 to 29

Cost

Tuition, housing, and meals are covered by Notre Dame for admitted students.

Eligibility

Current high school juniors entering senior year in fall 2026 and planning to attend college immediately after high school.

Selective leadership-focused residential seminar for academically strong high school juniors.

Dates

Summer dates vary by cohort.

Cost

₹1,05,000 + GST on the current 2026 admissions page checked.

Eligibility

Class 9-12 students interested in biology, mathematics, economics, and engineering.

Two-week immersive Plaksha high school program for students exploring interdisciplinary technology pathways.

Dates

June 17 to July 24

Cost

Application fee $95; overall program tuition/aid details vary by option and are listed by Iowa.

Eligibility

Advanced high school students in grades 10-11.

Selective summer research apprenticeship with Iowa faculty plus enrichment and academic community.

Dates

dates vary by on-campus and online course; official pages point students to course-specific date listings

Cost

Varies by course and format; check on-campus or online course pages.

Eligibility

High school students ages 15-18.

Pre-university UBC program offering short on-campus and online academic experiences for high school students.

Dates

July 5 to 25

Cost

On-campus fee $9,000 plus a non-refundable $100 application fee; need-based scholarships available.

Eligibility

Rising high school seniors interested in technology, innovation, and management.

Three-week for-credit Penn program blending engineering, entrepreneurship, and management.

Dates

Varies by program; LaunchX offers multiple summer entrepreneurship options

Cost

Varies by program; LaunchX also offers some lower-cost or free entry-point offerings.

Eligibility

High school students interested in entrepreneurship and innovation.

Entrepreneurship program family where students build ventures, solve startup-style problems, and work with mentors.

Dates

June 27 to July 25

Cost

Free to apply; the program is free for admitted students.

Eligibility

Students in the summer after 11th grade who are strong in math/science and have had limited prior opportunity to explore engineering.

Four-week MIT residential engineering introduction for students considering whether engineering is right for them.

Dates

June 28 to August 8

Cost

Up to $8,000 in 2026 depending on aid; full and partial need-based aid available; free for some qualifying domestic students.

Eligibility

Students age 14-18 who have completed 9th grade and are not yet full-time college students.

Six-week intensive mathematics program centered on deep problem solving, proof, and mathematical community.

Dates

July 26 to August 2

Cost

Participation is generally free, but travel support varies and should be confirmed directly with organizers.

Eligibility

Young adults ages 17-20 from around the world interested in space and rocket physics.

Week-long international camp where participants learn space science and take part in a real rocket campaign.

Dates

Year-long research program; admissions decisions were announced January 28

Cost

Free.

Eligibility

High school sophomores and juniors residing in the United States; local and non-local U.S. students apply through one portal. Students outside the U.S. can participate in CrowdMath instead.

Ultra-selective year-long research mentorship program in math and computational biology.

Dates

June 29 to August 21

Cost

Free; stipend of $1,200 for the summer; housing not provided.

Eligibility

Official search result did not expose the full 2026 high school eligibility line; confirm grade/location requirements on the MSK application page.

Hands-on biomedical and translational research exposure at Memorial Sloan Kettering with lab and clinical learning.

Dates

June 22 to August 6

Cost

No tuition stated on the official snippet checked; stipend support is available to some participants.

Eligibility

High school students at least 16 by June 22, 2026; official public materials describe the program for local Tri-State students.

Full-time guided science research program introducing students to biomedical research at Rockefeller.

Dates

Bar Harbor session: May 30 to August 7

Cost

Students receive a stipend (official page shows $7,500 for the 10-week program) and room/board are included.

Eligibility

High school seniors and undergraduates; students of all backgrounds are considered.

Full-time genetics and genomics research fellowship with mentorship, stipend, and residential support.

Dates

Residential: June 21 to July 17. Online: June 15 to July 3 and July 6 to July 24

Cost

Residential $8,950; online $3,750.

Eligibility

High-achieving rising high school juniors and seniors with strong proof-based math interest and preparation.

Selective advanced math program mixing lectures, guided research, and collaborative problem solving.

Dates

Four-week residential program; UCLA page lists July 5 to August 1, and dates can vary by campus

Cost

Paid program; fees vary by UC campus and year.

Eligibility

California high school students meeting campus and grade requirements.

Selective UC-based residential STEM cluster program taught by university faculty and researchers.

Dates

June 8 to July 30

Cost

Free to attend; $50 application fee; stipends available.

Eligibility

Current high school juniors or seniors who are at least 16 by program start and live in the U.S. with citizenship or permanent residency.

Eight-week biomedical research internship with Stanford labs plus mentorship and professional development.

Dates

Multiple sessions each year; summer internships are typically around 10 weeks.

Cost

Most internships are paid stipends; some volunteer opportunities may exist.

Eligibility

Generally U.S. citizens; OSTEM interns must be at least 16 at time of application and meet enrollment/GPA rules.

NASA internship system offering project-based placements across science, engineering, IT, and other fields.

Dates

June 21 to July 25

Cost

Free; Telluride covers tuition, books, room and board, field trips, and facilities fees.

Eligibility

High school sophomores and juniors; official FAQ says applicants can be both U.S. and international students.

Transformative humanities-focused seminar program centered on discussion, writing, and democratic community living.

Dates

Summer internship dates vary by lab and placement

Cost

Paid internship / stipend-based research position.

Eligibility

U.S. citizen or permanent resident; for high school students, must be a graduating senior meeting NIH age/location rules for 2026.

NIH research internship program placing students in biomedical, behavioral, and related research groups.

Dates

July 5 to August 14

Cost

Official browse page did not expose one clean tuition line in the snippet captured; recent public listings place commuter and residential tuition in the upper-thousands.

Eligibility

High school juniors and seniors, generally with prior research experience.

Faculty-mentored Tufts research experience emphasizing lab or data research skills and campus immersion.

Dates

Three-week core program with an optional three-week extension in summer

Cost

Tuition-based; full or partial tuition assistance available.

Eligibility

High school students interested in astronomy and coding-based research.

Interactive astronomy research training program with Python, astrophysics, and mentoring from scientists.

Dates

Five-week residential summer program; exact session dates vary by campus/site

Cost

Application is free; tuition is income-based and can scale up to about $9,800; need-based aid available.

Eligibility

Primarily for highly motivated high school juniors; see campus-specific details.

Collaborative, research-based STEM immersion where students complete a substantial science project in teams.

Dates

summer program begins June 24

Cost

Program fee not clearly stated in the public snippet checked; optional campus housing listing showed additional housing/health-fee costs.

Eligibility

At least 16 by July 4, 2026; strong GPA and coursework expectations in science/math.

Hands-on polymer science and materials research experience conducted with Garcia Center faculty and staff.

Dates

June 20 to August 1, plus required virtual jumpstart activities beforehand

Cost

Free; students are typically responsible only for travel to and from Pittsburgh.

Eligibility

Students at least 16 by June 20, 2026; program focuses on students underrepresented in STEM-related fields.

Rigorous Carnegie Mellon pre-college STEM access program combining coursework, projects, and community.

Dates

CNI-X Session 1: July 6 to July 17. Session 2: July 20 to July 31

Cost

$3,325 for each in-person session; Stanford also lists separate CNV-X virtual sessions at lower cost.

Eligibility

Students generally after sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school.

Two-week Stanford neuroscience, psychiatry, and psychology immersion with seminars and a capstone project.

Dates

Six-week summer program; exact public date range did not surface on the official snippet checked

Cost

Free; commuter/logistics costs are separate.

Eligibility

High school students interested in STEM; confirm local/site-specific requirements on the Brookhaven application materials.

Research-focused summer experience giving students exposure to a national lab environment and scientific staff.

Dates

Usually a four-week summer program; formats vary by site.

Cost

Varies by modality, site, and housing choice; need-based scholarships are available.

Eligibility

Motivated high school students with aptitude in math and science; proof of English proficiency needed for certain non-U.S. applicants.

College-level engineering survey course where students earn JHU credit while exploring multiple engineering fields.

Dates

Usually a two-week summer program.

Cost

Recent listing-based pricing was about $2,500, but this should be rechecked when NYU posts the current cycle page.

Eligibility

Rising grades 9-12; academically strong students with interest in robotics, no prior robotics experience required.

Introductory robotics and coding program using hands-on kits, sensors, actuators, and microcontrollers.

Dates

Summer; official snippet checked did not surface the exact date range

Cost

No cost to participate; stipends are available to offset transportation and meals; housing is not provided.

Eligibility

High school students from groups underrepresented in biomedical research; confirm grade-specific rules on the program page.

Biomedical research exposure program designed to broaden access to lab experience and research careers.

Dates

Varies by course/site; summer enrollment is open, with some courses starting as early as June 28 and July 19

Cost

Varies substantially by course, format, and site; check individual course pages.

Eligibility

Academically advanced students in grades 2-12 who qualify through CTY testing or accepted score pathways.

Large portfolio of advanced day, residential, and online courses for gifted learners.

Dates

Runs through July; the official overview page did not surface one clean range in the snippet captured

Cost

Financial aid is available; a clean 2026 tuition figure did not surface in the official snippet captured.

Eligibility

Competitive admission for high school students with appropriate science/research preparation.

On-campus faculty-guided science research program spanning disciplines from biology to engineering and public health.

Dates

Six-week summer residential program; exact public date range was not clearly surfaced in the snippet checked

Cost

Free; educational, food, and boarding costs covered. Students generally cover travel, though travel scholarships are available.

Eligibility

U.S. citizen or permanent resident; enrolled in 11th grade in any school setting.

Selective MIT STEM access program for rising seniors from underserved and under-resourced backgrounds.

Dates

Two-week online summer program; exact date range was not cleanly surfaced in the official snippet captured

Cost

The current public official snippet captured did not show a 2026 fee line.

Eligibility

High school students interested in theoretical physics and planning to pursue physics at university level.

Theoretical physics enrichment program featuring lectures, problem solving, and interaction with researchers and peers.

Dates

Usually a four-week summer program; exact dates vary by course.

Cost

Tuition-free for families under the published income threshold; otherwise approximately $2,400 for summer in 2026; housing not included.

Eligibility

Competitive admission based on online prerequisite progress, recommendation, and technical preparation; many courses target high school students entering senior year.

MIT-led project-based engineering and computing program with online prerequisites and advanced summer courses.