STEP High School Science & Nutrition Summer Research

A four-week summer course at City of Hope's Duarte campus where high school students learn nutrition and health concepts while building research skills. It stresses scientific literacy, critical thinking and collaboration, with visits to the Garden of Hope community garden. Sessions meet on select July mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and end with student research presentations. It is open to 9th through 12th graders, and housing is not provided.

Offered by City of Hope. Internship for high school students in Duarte, California, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Medicine, Biology, Health

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Duarte, California.
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 STEP High School Science & Nutrition Summer Research

When is the STEP High School Science & Nutrition Summer Research deadline?

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

Is STEP High School Science & Nutrition Summer Research free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to STEP High School Science & Nutrition Summer Research?

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

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