Broad Summer Scholars Program
The Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) invites highly motivated high school students with a strong interest in science to spend six weeks at six weeks at the Broad Institute.
2026 Scholars
Ana
Angelina
Arya
Bella
Christelle
Dua
Helix
Jaime
Karly
Lorena
Merrin
Mia
Samyak
Sarah
Shayenne
Sophia
Stephanie
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; 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.
Additional program benefits
- No cost to apply or attend
- $3,600 stipend
- 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
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply to BSSP, applicants must:
- Be a rising senior in high school (i.e. students can apply their junior year)
- Attend a high school in MA within commuting distance to the Broad
- Have earned a B or better in science and math classes
- Demonstrate excitement for science! No previous research experience is required.
- Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or non-US citizen with employment authorization
- Be available for the entire 6-week duration of the program. Students cannot be enrolled in other courses or programs, or commit to other employment, during program hours.
Students with limited exposure to STEM are especially encouraged to apply.
Important dates
The application period for the 2026 Broad Summer Scholars Program has closed. All applicants received notification of their selection status on March 20, 2026 via email. Please note that we are not accepting letters of continued interest at this time.
- Application available: Monday, November 24, 2025
- Application deadline: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
- Notifications: Friday, March 20, 2026
- Program dates: June 29 - August 7, 2026
For more information about the Broad Summer Scholars Program, please visit our FAQ page or email bssp@broadinstitute.org.
