Broad Summer Scholars Program
2024 Scholars
Applications for the 2025 Broad Summer Scholars Program are now closed. All applicants will be notified of their selection status by mid-March 2025.
The Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) invites highly motivated high school students with a strong interest in science to spend six weeks at the
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 (i.e. DACA)
- 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.
Important dates
- Application available: November 13, 2024
- Application deadline: January 22, 2025 at 11:59PM ET
- Notifications: mid-March
- Program dates: June 30 - August 8, 2025
For more information about the Broad Summer Scholars Program, please visit our FAQ page or email bssp@broadinstitute.org.