ӳ��ý Summer Scholars Program

2025 Scholars

The ӳ��ý Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) invites highly motivated high school students with a strong interest in science to spend six weeks at the ӳ��ý. We match students with ӳ��ý scientists to conduct original, cutting-edge research projects in areas such as: cancer biology, psychiatric disease, chemical biology, computational biology, infectious disease, and more. In addition to original research, students will get to explore scientific careers; attend interesting scientific talks; present their research to the ӳ��ý community in a scientific poster session; attend a college fair; participate in fun social events; and meet other students who share similar interests.

Additional program benefits

No cost to apply or attend
$3,600 stipend
Partial reimbursement for transportation costs
Access to an on-staff tutor to review scientific concepts related to student projects
Trainings focused on creating scientific posters and best practices for presenting
Exposure to both computational and experimental techniques
Social and team-building activities

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply to BSSP, applicants must:

Be a rising senior in high school (i.e. students can apply their junior year)
Attend a high school in MA within commuting distance to the ӳ��ý
Have earned a B or better in science and math classes
Demonstrate excitement for science! No previous research experience is required.
Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or non-US citizen with employment authorization
Be available for the entire 6-week duration of the program. Students cannot be enrolled in other courses or programs, or commit to other employment, during program hours.

Students with limited exposure to STEM are especially encouraged to apply.