METEOR Research Program

A seven-week summer research internship at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., for high school students from the D.C. area, who take part alongside STEM teachers-in-training from George Washington University. Interns learn the basics of neuroscience and research through lectures and a mentored placement in a clinical or translational research lab, then present their projects at the end. A stipend helps with travel costs.

Offered by Children's National Hospital. Research for high school students in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Medicine, Research, Biology

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in Washington, District of Columbia.
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 METEOR Research Program

When is the METEOR Research Program deadline?

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

Is METEOR Research Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to METEOR Research Program?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in Washington, District of Columbia. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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