RISE Internship / Practicum

A six-week summer research program at Boston University for rising high school seniors who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Internship students are matched with a faculty, postdoc or graduate student mentor and do research in a university lab for 40 hours per week. Practicum students do group research in a structured lab on subjects such as computational neurobiology and data science. RISE is noncredit, and participants receive a certificate of completion.

Offered by Boston University. Research for high school students in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 12–12. Deadline: 2027-02-03.

Fields: STEM, Research

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grade 12. It takes place in person in Boston, Massachusetts.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
The deadline is February 3, 2027.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about RISE Internship / Practicum

When is the RISE Internship / Practicum deadline?

The deadline is February 3, 2027.

Is RISE Internship / Practicum 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 RISE Internship / Practicum?

High school students in grade 12. It takes place in person in Boston, Massachusetts. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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