Greater Boston Research Opportunities for Young Women (GROW)

A six-week paid summer research internship for young women run by Boston University's LERNet. Students work in a BU biology or chemistry lab with a graduate student or faculty mentor, attend seminars, visit a local biotech or pharmaceutical company, and present a research poster. Lab work runs weekdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in July and August, with a stipend of up to $2,000. Applicants must be juniors at a Massachusetts school, live within 30 miles of Boston and be at least 16.

Offered by Boston University. Research for high school students in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Engineering

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in Boston, Massachusetts.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Greater Boston Research Opportunities for Young Women (GROW)

When is the Greater Boston Research Opportunities for Young Women (GROW) deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Greater Boston Research Opportunities for Young Women (GROW) free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Greater Boston Research Opportunities for Young Women (GROW)?

High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in Boston, Massachusetts. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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