Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) is an eight-week program in which high school students with a broad range of experiences, interests and backgrounds are invited to perform basic research with Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students and researchers on a medically-oriented project. The goals of the program include increasing interest in biological sciences and medicine in high school students and helping students to understand how scientific research is performed.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS  

ALL 3 of the following requirements must be met (no exceptions):

1) Students must currently be juniors or seniors (as of the fall of 2025).  Students must be in the graduating class of 2026 or 2027.

2) Students must also be 16 years old or older by the start date of the program in June 2026.

3)  Students must currently be living in and attending high school in the U.S. AND must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a green card in order to apply.

Important Note:  Please read the MISSION link on the lefthand panel.  The selection process will heavily favor local (Bay Area) students. Please visit the FAQ for more information.  Also, students must be able to start the program on the first day of the program.  

SUMMER 2026 UPDATE:

• Summer 2026 Tentative Program Dates:  June 8- July 30, 2026 (8 weeks)
• The online application and program information document will be available on our website on Dec. 19th, 2025 (at 5pm PST).  Applications will be due Saturday, February 21st, 2026.

• PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATION DECISIONS WILL BE EMAILED TO STUDENTS IN EARLY APRIL 2026.