Johns Hopkins Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE)
An eight-week paid biomedical research internship at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine designed for high schoolers from low-income and under-resourced backgrounds, combining lab research with coursework in scientific writing, data analysis, and bioethics.
The application portal for Summer, 2026 is open now, and applications must be submitted by March 1, 2026.
The Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE) Program offers eligible students a rigorous and rewarding summer internship at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine’s East Baltimore Campus.
Participants engage in eight weeks of hands-on biomedical research while taking advanced courses in scientific writing, data analysis, mathematics, and bioethics.
How to Apply
- Submit application online by deadline
- Meet eligibility criteria including income and educational background
- Participate in selection process
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