Partners for the Future

A selective research internship at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory for Long Island high school students, who are nominated by their school's science chair during junior year and interviewed by lab scientists. Selected seniors spend at least 10 hours a week from September through March doing original research with a scientist mentor in cancer, neuroscience, genetics, plant biology, or quantitative biology labs. Students present their work at a symposium.

Offered by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Research for high school students in USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Biology, Genetics, Research

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in nationwide.
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 Partners for the Future

When is the Partners for the Future deadline?

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

Is Partners for the Future free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Partners for the Future?

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

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