Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program

Full-time paid eight-week summer research assistant positions with the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson for high school juniors and seniors who are 16 by June 1 and can pass a background check.

Offered by Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB. Internship for high school students in Dayton, Ohio, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: 2027-01-10.

Fields: Engineering, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Dayton, Ohio.
Cost: Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates: The deadline is January 10, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program

When is the Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program deadline?

The deadline is January 10, 2027.

Is Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Dayton, Ohio. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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