Summer Programs/Internships
Updates will be made as more information are given for the ‘26 application cycle and more programs will be added soon
Pre-Med Summer Programs/Research Internships
Application Fee: $40 (can be waived)
Acceptance Rate: Around 50 ppl (< 3%)
Application Deadline: TBD
SIMR @ Stanford
Description of Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR):
SIMR is an eight-week summer research internship program at Stanford. Students will do hands-on research with a mentor at the Institutes of Medicine at Stanford University of the institute of the two that they selected in their application. Students will all receive a minimum stipend of $500. All expenses are covered (zero cost) except housing and transportation.
Requirements:
Must be a current junior or a senior in high school
16 years old or older when the program starts
Living and attending a school in the U.S. as a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a green card
YSP @ UC Davis
Application Fee: $40 (can be waived)
Acceptance Rate: 8%
Application Deadline: TBD
Description of Young Scholars Program (YSP):
YSP is a six-week summer research program at UC Davis. Students are paired with a research mentor and research groups to work on their individual project, prepare a research journal paper, and create a symposium presentation. They are also enrolled in five units of University Group Study Credit where they will complete assignments to earn credit. The total cost of this program, including all expenses is $7,500. Fee reduction is available if needed.
Requirements:
Must be a current sophomore or junior in high school
16 years old or older when the program starts and not 18 years old when the program ends
U.S. citizen or permanent resident that live an attend a school in the U.S.
Biomedical Engineering Summer Programs/Research Internships
Application Fee: Free
Acceptance Rate: Around 80 ppl (1%)
Application Deadline: TBD
MITES Summer
Description of MITES Summer (MITES):
MITES Summer is a six-week STEM immersion summer program at MIT, where students will take five rigorous courses in subjects like math, science, and humanities. Students will also participate in various events at the MIT campus, including a college fair, lab tours, and seminars. Students will also receive college admission counseling from MIT faculty and a written evaluation from their instructor, which can be added on their college applications. All expenses are covered except transportation to MIT.
Students who come from undeserved backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Requirement:
Must be a current junior in high school
U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a green card
Description of MITES Semester (MOSTEC):
MITES Semester is similar to MITES Summer, instead MITES Semester is a six-month virtual STEM immersion summer program. Students will take two rigorous science and engineering courses—one project-based and one supplemental core subject. There program is split into two phases: the STEM Immersion phase (June-early August) and the College and Career Prep phase (August-December). Like MITES Summer, students will receive college admission counseling from MIT faculty and a written evaluation from their instructor, which can be added on their college applications. All expenses are covered.
Students who come from undeserved backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Requirement:
Must be a current junior in high school
U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a green card
Application Fee: Free
Acceptance Rate: Around 275 ppl (4-7%)
Application Deadline: TBD