Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship

Eight-week full-time summer research internship at George Mason University, working in a faculty lab for three college credits. Wet-lab placements need students to be 16 by the start date, others 15. A $25 application fee and $1,299 tuition are both waived for demonstrated financial need. 2027 dates are not yet posted.

Offered by George Mason University. Internship for high school students in Fairfax, Virginia, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: 2027-02-12.

Fields: STEM

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Fairfax, Virginia.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
Applications open December 7, 2026 and close February 12, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship

When do applications for Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship open?

Applications open December 7, 2026 and close February 12, 2027.

Is Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Fairfax, Virginia. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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