Drexel University College of Medicine Neuroscience Camp for High School Students
A two-week in-person summer camp at Drexel's Queen Lane campus in Philadelphia for rising high school juniors and seniors with a background in biology, chemistry, or research, covering brain anatomy, electrophysiology, cellular neuroscience, and neuropharmacology through lectures and hands-on lab work.
The application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026.
Applicants must submit transcripts and two letters of recommendation as part of their application.
The cost of the Neuroscience Camp is $2,500.
How to Apply
- Fill out the online application in its entirety
- Submit transcripts
- Submit two letters of recommendation
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