Stanford SIMR (Institutes of Medicine Summer Research)
An 8-week summer research internship for high school juniors and seniors, providing hands-on biomedical research experience at Stanford with a stipend of at least $500.
high school students invited to perform basic research
eight-week program
Applications will be due Saturday, February 21st, 2026
How to Apply
- Check eligibility requirements
- Complete online application starting Dec 19, 2025
- Submit application by Feb 21, 2026
- Wait for decision notification in early April 2026
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