Summer Research Project (SSP)

About this program

6-week immersive research program - For rising seniors - Choose from Bacterial Genomics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology & Synthetic Chemistry, or Astrophysics tracks - Work in teams to conduct a real research project, such as mapping an asteroid's orbit, characterizing an enzyme inhibitor, analyzing microbial genomes, or synthesizing chemical compounds - Features lectures by university faculty, hands-on lab or observatory work, and field trips - Hosted at partner universities across the U.S. - Residential and fully immersive - Financial aid available; admission is merit-based and highly selective

Who should apply

Purely Merit

Application requirements

Essays: Yes. Letters of recommendation: Yes.

Good to know

Financial Aid is offered for the program to be free to low income students. Otherwise the program is not free.

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