Broad Summer Scholars Program

The Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) invites high school students with a strong interest in science to spend six weeks at the Broad Institute.

We match students with Broad scientists to conduct original, cutting-edge research projects in areas such as: cancer biology, psychiatric disease, chemical biology, computational biology, infectious disease, and more. In addition to original research, students will get to explore scientific careers; attend interesting scientific talks, including the Midsummer Nights' Science public lecture series; present their research to the Broad community in a scientific poster session; attend a college fair; participate in fun social events; and meet other students who share similar interests.

BSSP applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be a rising senior in high school (i.e. students can apply their junior year)
Attend a high school in the greater Boston area
Have earned a B or better in science and math classes
No previous research experience is required, but applicants must demonstrate excitement for science!

Program benefits:

No cost to apply or attend
Partial reimbursement for transportation costs
Access to an on-staff tutor to review scientific concepts related to student projects
Trainings focused on creating scientific posters and best practices for presenting
Exposure to both computational and experimental techniques
Social and team-building activities
$11/hr stipend available for students who demonstrate financial need

We welcome applications from highly motivated students. Students from groups that are underrepresented in the sciences are especially encouraged to apply.

Important dates:

Application deadline: January 26, 2018
Acceptance notifications: Late March
Program dates: June 25-August 3, 2018

For more information about the Broad Summer Scholars Program, please visit our FAQ page or contact:

Rachel Gesserman
rgesser@broadinstitute.org