Linguistics Research Programs for High School Students
EC Finder currently lists 18 linguistics research programs for high school students. Of these, 14 are free to participate in and 15 offer virtual participation. Examples include Berkeley Linguistics – Prospective Student Information, Harvard Linguistics – Resources & Problem Sets, and Johns Hopkins CTY – Linguistics: The Science of Language.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What are linguistics research programs for high school students?
- Linguistics Research Programs for High School Students are curated extracurricular listings for high school students interested in linguistics. Each listing includes eligibility, cost, and deadline details where known, so you can compare options and find the right fit for your college application profile.
- Are any of these research programs free?
- Yes — 14 of the 18 research programs listed here are free to participate in.
- Can I participate virtually?
- Yes — 15 of the 18 research programs listed here offer virtual or online participation.
- Are linguistics research programs good for a college application?
- Yes — linguistics research programs are a common way for high schoolers to show sustained interest and initiative in linguistics on college applications.
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Berkeley Linguistics – Prospective Student Information
UC Berkeley Linguistics department resources and information for prospective undergraduate students.
Harvard Linguistics – Resources & Problem Sets
Harvard Linguistics department resources including problem sets and introductory materials for prospective students.
Johns Hopkins CTY – Linguistics: The Science of Language
An online Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth course analyzing language as both biological instinct and cultural artifact, covering phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics along with subfields like psycholinguistics and computational semantics.
Language Log
Popular linguistics blog covering diverse language topics, research, and current events; great for curious language learners and aspiring linguists.
Linguistic Society of America (LSA) – Student Resources
Official linguistics society's student page with career information, recommended reading, and links to competitions and programs.
MIT Linguistics – Resources for Prospective Students
MIT Linguistics department's page with introductory readings, puzzles, and guidance for exploring linguistics as a field.
MIT Splash — Linguistics Classes
Weekend of 150+ one-off classes at MIT taught by MIT students for high schoolers, with multiple linguistics offerings each year.
NACLO Problems (Archive)
Complete archive of all past North American Computational Linguistics Olympiad problems; excellent for self‑study and practice.
r/linguistics (Reddit Community)
Active Reddit community for linguistics discussion, resources, and Q&A; good for exploring linguistics topics and connecting with others.
Reed College Linguistics Resources for High Schoolers
Overview of linguistics resources and competitions (NACLO, OnLing, ILC, IOL, etc.); includes past puzzles and problem sets.
Splash at Yale — Linguistics Classes
One-day Saturday program at Yale where middle and high schoolers take short classes taught by Yale undergraduates, with linguistics classes appearing regularly.
Stanford Linguistics – Undergraduate Resources
Stanford Linguistics department page with information about studying linguistics and available resources.
Stony Brook Linguistics Outreach Programs
Collection of Stony Brook's linguistics outreach activities (SYCCL camp, guest lectures, workshops); strong presence in New York.
UCLA Linguistics – Introduction & Outreach
UCLA Linguistics department resources including introductory materials and information about studying linguistics.
University of Chicago Linguistics – High School Resources
UChicago Linguistics department page with resources, puzzles, and information for high school students.
University of Michigan Linguistics Dual Enrollment
Motivated high schoolers who have exhausted their school's language offerings can dual-enroll in University of Michigan Linguistics courses for college credit.
Wikitongues Youth Language Documentation Volunteering
A volunteer opportunity with the nonprofit Wikitongues, where students help record, transcribe, and archive oral histories and interviews with speakers of endangered and minority languages for a permanent public video archive.
Yale Linguistics – Introduction to Linguistics
Yale Linguistics department resources including introductory materials and information about the field.
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