Lawrence Livermore Labs Biotech Summer Experience
Two-week summer program where HS students perform molecular biology and bioinformatics experiments (PCR, cloning, gels, sequence analysis) and submit sequences to GenBank.
ONLINE APPLICATION OPENS: January 19, 2026, 8:00 AM PST
STUDENT APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST
Applications are competitive and space is limited.
How to Apply
- Submit online application
- Provide most recent high school transcript (unofficial accepted)
- Provide Biology or Chemistry teacher contact information for letter of recommendation
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