Neuroscience programs for high schoolers.

All neuroscience programs

1. American University

   AU High School Summer Scholars

   Students complete a four-week asynchronous college course in areas such as international diplomacy, law, psychology or neuroscience and receive an official AU transcript.

   📍 DC🎓 Grades 10–12

   Moderate
2. Northern Kentucky University CINSAM

   B.R.A.I.N. — Best Research Academy in Neuroscience

   Students conduct EEG experiments, dissect animal brains, and study neurochemistry, neuroanatomy, and neurobehavior using NKU neuroscience laboratories. Academy tuition for community participants was $200 in 2026, with need-based scholarships.

   📍 KY🎓 Grades 10–12

   Moderate
3. BioBus

   BioBus Junior Scientist Internship

   Twelve-month paid science-research experience combining summer laboratory research with academic-year independent projects and science teaching.

   📍 NY🎓 Grades 9–11

   Selective
4. University of Pennsylvania

   Biomedical Research Academy

   The Biomedical Research Academy, for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors, provides an unparalleled opportunity to conduct high-level research in the life sciences. Students receive intensive laboratory training by immersing themselves in one of three areas of concentration: Molecular Biosciences, Neuroscience, or Cancer Biology.

   📍 Multiple🎓 Eligibility not confirmed

   Highly Selective
5. University of Pennsylvania

   Biomedical Research Academy: Neuroscience

   Rising 11th and 12th graders interested in neuroscience and biomedical research delve into advanced neuroscience topics and explore cutting-edge research.

   📍 Multiple🎓 Eligibility not confirmed

   Selective
6. University of Colorado Anschutz

   Brain Camp

   Four-day program examining nervous-system structure and function underlying thinking, feeling, movement and learning through university-level anatomical education.

   📍 CO🎓 Grades 9–12

   Highly Selective
7. International Brain Bee

   BrainBee Neuroscience Competition

   International neuroscience competition for high schoolers with local, national, and global rounds.

   📍 Global⏱ 1 day📅 Spring🎓 Grades 9–12

   Selective
8. Columbia University Zuckerman Institute

   BRAINYAC

   January–August neuroscience pathway culminating in seven weeks of mentored laboratory research. Participants receive a $3,500 stipend.

   📍 NY🎓 Grades 10–11

   Selective
9. Kenyon College

   Camp 4

   Selective three-week residential pre-college program combining humanities, natural science, studio art and college-admissions preparation.

   📍 OH🎓 Grades 11–12

   Moderate
10. University of Pennsylvania

    Computational Neuroscience

    Introduces students to the fundamental concepts and techniques of computational neuroscience.

    📍 Multiple🎓 Eligibility not confirmed

    Selective
11. UMass Amherst

    Developmental Neurobiology: Neural Stem Cells and Brain Development Lab

    Students use zebrafish to investigate nervous-system development, neural stem-cell proliferation, brain growth, and gene expression alongside the Karlstrom Lab.

    📍 MA🎓 Grades 11–12

    Moderate
12. Duke Institute for Brain Sciences

    Duke University Neuroscience Experience (DUNE)

    Eight-week neuroscience research experience placing Durham-area students in Duke laboratories with research mentors, professional-development sessions and scientific presentations.

    📍 NC🎓 Grades 10–11

    Highly Selective

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