Opportunity Guide I Summer, Enrichment & Activities Guide



  1. Harvard Medical School Project Success Opening the Door to Biomedical Careers
    A program for Boston and Cambridge high school students only, currently in grade 11 and 12, particularly students from groups underrepresented in medicine and/or disadvantaged students, to… Read more
  2. Hutton Junior Fisheries
    Biology Program
    The Hutton Junior Fisheries Biology Program is a paid summer internship and mentoring program for high school students, and is sponsored by the American Fisheries Society (AFS).Selected students… Read more
  3. Idaho National Laboratory High School Internships
    An INL internship is a great way for students to gain life and work experience. Students get paid to participate in projects under the guidance of mentors who are experts in their fields. During… Read more
  4. Indiana University (IU) Simon Cancer Center Summer Research Program
    The IU Simon Cancer Center Summer Research Program (SRP) aims to increase the number of high school and undergraduate students from underrepresented populations pursuing biomedical and behavioral… Read more
  5. Institute of Arctic Studies at Dartmouth - Joint Science Education Project (JSEP)
    and Joint Antarctic School Expedition (JASE)
    The Institute of Arctic Studies at Dartmouth leads a project funded by the National Science Foundation called Partnerships for polar science education and outreach in Greenland (JSEP) and Antarctica… Read more
  6. Iowa State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) George Washington Carver (GWC) Summer Research Internship Program
    The George Washington Carver Summer Research Internship Program has been impacting and engaging the minds of high school and undergraduate student program participants for over 25 years. The… Read more
  7. THE Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program
    The Summer Student Program is designed for students who want to immerse themselves in genetics and genomics research. It emphasizes laboratory discovery, communication of knowledge, and professional… Read more
  8. Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab ASPIRE High School Mentoring Program
    The ASPIRE program at APL is the opportunity for juniors and seniors in high school to get hands-on experience in STEM and to explore career opportunities before committing to an area of study in… Read more
  9. Johns Hopkins University Center for Computational Biology Summer Internships
    The CCB internship program provides students with hands-on research experience as part of ongoing projects supervised by faculty in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science,… Read more
  10. Kaiser Permanente (KP) Launch High School Program
    Through KP LAUNCH, Kaiser Permanente offers young adults a variety of paid internship opportunities in the Oakland headquarters and medical offices across Northern California. Iinterns have the… Read more
  11. Kopernick Observatory & Science Center (KOSC) High School Internship Program
    The Kopernik Observatory & Science Center (KOSC) is the premier observatory and science center in New York State. Becoming an intern is an important way to gain valuable work experience and help… Read more
  12. Lawrence Hall of Science (UC Berkeley) Teen Volunteers
    The Lawrence Hall of Science has a fun and dynamic program for teens. All teens who wish to participate are required to apply to the program in February, and then to volunteer in various roles at the… Read more
  13. Los Alamos National Laboratory High School Internship Program
    The High School Internship Program (HS) provides qualified northern New Mexico high school seniors the opportunity to develop skills and gain work experience, while receiving exposure to a variety of… Read more
  14. Magee Women's Research Institute High School Summer Internship Program
    Magee-Womens Research Institute (MWRI) is an independent research institute and one of the largest institutes in the nation that focuses on reproductive biology, women’s health, and infants’ health.… Read more
  15. Maine Space Grant Consortium Internship
    The Maine Space Grant Consortium (MSGC)'s mission is to: Improve its Affiliates research infrastructure in areas of mutual interest to NASA and the state of Maine; Encourage more students to consider… Read more
  16. Medical College of Wisconsin Apprenticeship in Medicine Program (AIM)
    The Apprenticeship in Medicine (AIM) program provides carefully selected high school students from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to stimulate their interest in careers in medicine, biomedical… Read more
  17. The Metropolitan Museum of Art High School Internships
    Calling all artists, writers, thinkers, and designers! Interested in finding out about careers in museums? Apply for a high school internship at The Met to meet experts, find mentors, make friends,… Read more
  18. Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) High School Internship Program
    MTC is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. Each year MTC sponsors a High School Internship Program. The purpose of the program… Read more
  19. Microsoft High School Internship Programs
    Find inspiration, plan for college, and empower your future with Microsoft's high school internship programs. Get hands-on experience and on-the-job learning as you work on technology projects that… Read more
  20. Monell Center Science Apprenticeship Program
    At the Monell Center, scientists from many disciplines work together to focus on understanding the mechanisms and functions of taste and smell and define the broad significance of these senses in… Read more
  21. Monmouth University School of Science Summer Research Program (SRP)
    The Monmouth University School of Science – SRP is a 12-week research experience for students to work on collaborative research projects under the supervision of School of Science faculty and staff.… Read more
  22. Mount Desert Island (MDI) Biological Laboratory Summer Research Fellowship
    High school and undergraduate students are valued members of our research and education community. Students participate in supervised and independent research projects under laboratory mentors as… Read more
  23. Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) Artslife Summer Internship Program
    Artslife is a paid summer internship program for rising sophomores and juniors in high school that combines art and design with leadership training, museum studies, and community engagement.… Read more
  24. Museum of Fine Arts Boston Teen Programs - Employment and Volunteering
    The MFA is a vibrant and engaging environment for teens! Teens develop leadership skills and learn about museum professions through the Teen Arts Council, provide valuable assistance to Museum… Read more
  25. NASA Goddard Space Flight Center High School Internships
    NASA internships, fellowships and scholarships leverage NASA’s unique missions and programs to enhance and increase the capability, diversity and size of the nation’s future STEM (science, technology… Read more
  26. NASA Opportunities for Students
    NASA list of current opportunities for students, including: internships, competitions, workshops, fellowships and other opportunities.
  27. The NASA Pathways Intern Employment Program (IEP)
    The NASA Pathways Intern Employment Program (IEP) is open to students that are currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a qualifying educational program. The Pathways IEP provides… Read more
  28. NASA STEM Engagement for Students
    A - Z list of programs and internship opportunities offered by NASA.
  29. National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) Academic Year Internship
    The only facility of its kind in the United States, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) is the largest and highest-powered magnet laboratory in the world. MagLab offers internships… Read more
  30. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Human Genome Research Institute Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research
    The Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research provides students at all levels the opportunity to perform biomedical research alongside some of the world's most accomplished scientists. The… Read more
  31. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney (NIDDK) Short-Term Research Experience for Underrepresented Persons (STEP-UP)
    The STEP-UP Program provides hands-on summer research experience for high school and undergraduate students interested in exploring research careers. Program Highlights 8 to 10 weeks of full-time… Read more
  32. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Summer Program in the Neurological Sciences
    The Summer Program in the Neurological Sciences offers a unique opportunity for academically talented high school, undergraduate, graduate, and medical students to receive first-rate training in… Read more
  33. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Cancer Institute Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) Summer Internship Program
    The Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG) offers a summer research internship for students interested in exploring careers in cancer epidemiology, biostatistics, and genetics. The… Read more
  34. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Eye Institute Diversity in Vision Research and Ophthalmology (DIVRO) Internship
    The NEI is seeking exceptional candidates for its Diversity In Vision Research and Ophthalmology (DIVRO) summer internship program. The mission of the NEI is to conduct and support research that… Read more
  35. National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) Summer Internship In Biomedical Research
    The goal of the Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research at NHLBI is to expose students to research investigation in a highly enriched environment that is devoted exclusively to biomedical… Read more
  36. National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summer Internship Program (SIP)
    The NIH Summer Internship Program (SIP) provides opportunities for students to spend the summer working with some of the world's leading scientists in an environment devoted to biomedical research.… Read more
  37. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Summer High School Intern Program (SHIP)
    Commerce. NIST is one of the nation's oldest physical science laboratories. Congress established the agency to remove a major challenge to U.S. industrial competitiveness at the time—a second-rate… Read more
  38. National Museum of Mathematics (MoMath) High School Internship Program
    Integrators: The MoMath High School Volunteer Program MoMath accepts a limited number of high school students for ongoing volunteer roles from September through June. This is a unique chance to… Read more
  39. National Security Agency (NSA) Student Programs
    The United States Intelligence Community offers students a wide variety of excellent programs at the NSA to get a jumpstart on a career in intelligence. Gifted and Talented STEM Program for High… Read more
  40. Natural History Museum Los Angeles County Family of Museums Internship Program
    Welcome to the Natural History Family of Museums Internship Program. The Museum has welcomed students from across the nation to participate in our Internship Program. Previous interns have had… Read more
  41. Natural History Museum Los Angeles Teen Program
    See website for current program details. Past program involved the La Brea Tar Pits. As part of the first cohort, ten 13- to 16-year-olds worked behind-the-scenes with expert staff from the La… Read more
  42. NatureBridge Teen Environmental Education Mentorship (TEEM)
    Teen Environmental Education Mentorship (TEEM) is a volunteer environmental education internship and leadership program for San Francisco and Marin high school students. Through TEEM, participants… Read more
  43. Naval Research Laboratory Student Volunteers
    Volunteer service is limited to services performed by a student as part of an agency program established for the purpose of providing educational experience for the student. The work is done strictly… Read more
  44. New Victory Theater Usher Corps
    The New Victory is New York City's premier nonprofit performing arts theater devoted year-round to kids and their families and classmates The New Victory Usher Corps, created to address the urgent… Read more
  45. New York Botanical Garden Internships/Volunteers
    The New York Botanical Garden is a museum of plants, an educational institution, and a scientific research organization. Founded in 1891 and now a National Historic Landmark, it is one of the… Read more
  46. New York District Attorney's Office High School Internship Program
    he New York County District Attorney’s High School Internship Program is a rigorous internship that provides students with an insider’s view of the criminal justice system. Each intern is assigned to… Read more
  47. New York Historical Society Teen Programs
    The New-York Historical Society Education Division provides dynamic programming and curriculum resources for students and teachers in New York and beyond. Historical study sparks curiosity and… Read more
  48. Northern California Red Cross Youth Volunteers
    Youth volunteers (under age 18) are encouraged to become part of our Youth Program, which offers meaningful opportunities for education, training and community service. Internship program at the… Read more
  49. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) High School Interns
    Discovery in action.These words describe what we do at PNNL, which has been operated by Battelle(Offsite link) and its predecessors since our inception in 1965. For more than 50 years, we've advanced… Read more
  50. Penn Museum Teen Summer Internships
    The Teen Summer Internship is an opportunity open to current high school students who are passionate about museums, archaeology, anthropology, and related fields. During the three-week program, we… Read more