Research Fellowship

A free, year-long biomedical research program that prepares high school students through advanced training, mentorship, and hands-on research experiences.

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Overview of Fellowship

The Research Fellowship runs from September 2026 to April 2027. Fellows train in advanced biology and biomedical science, research and lab skills, and statistics, and then have the opportunity to be matched into a mentored summer research experience at a partner lab. The training is a standalone program, so fellows are prepared before any placement rather than learning on the job. The entire fellowship is free.

What You’ll Learn

Across 22 modules over two semesters, fellows cover six areas:

  • Biomedical science foundations

  • Experimental design and statistics

  • Core lab techniques

  • Literature analysis

  • Data interpretation

  • Scientific communication

Fellowship Details

    • About 4 hours a week

    • Live sessions on Sundays, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM PST

    • 1 to 2 hours of assignments, assessments, projects, and other work each week.

    • September 2026 to April 2027: training

    • Spring: fellows are matched to a partner lab or program near them

    • June to August 2027: summer research placement, roughly 4 to 8 weeks

  • Free. There is no cost to apply or to take part in any part of the fellowship.

  • Our lab partner network includes labs at Stanford, Duke, Johns Hopkins, the University of Washington, Northeastern, Northwestern, and Rice, with more being added.

  • The training is the core of the program. A lab placement is an additional opportunity on top of it and is not guaranteed for every fellow. Matches depend on lab availability, your location, and each lab's requirements. Fellows without a nearby in-person placement may be matched to a virtual research experience.

How to Apply

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply.

  •  No. We welcome beginners.

  • Yes, every part of the fellowship is free.

  • No. The training is guaranteed; placement depends on lab availability, your location, and each lab's requirements.

  • Open to high schoolers. Ideally, you should be 16 or older by June for an in-person placement.

  •  About 4 hours a week, including the Sunday sessions.