Brooklyn College Now STEM Research Academy

A free two-semester research program run by CUNY College Now at Brooklyn College for New York City public high school sophomores and juniors. In the spring, students take a Saturday ocean ecology course and earn three college credits while learning research practices. Selected students then join a 6-week summer research experience with CUNY research faculty, on projects such as wildlife studies in Jamaica Bay, and receive a MetroCard and a stipend on completion.

Offered by CUNY. Research for high school students in New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 10–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Medicine, Environment

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in New York.
Cost: Free to take part.
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 Brooklyn College Now STEM Research Academy

When is the Brooklyn College Now STEM Research Academy deadline?

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

Is Brooklyn College Now STEM Research Academy free?

Yes. Brooklyn College Now STEM Research Academy is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Brooklyn College Now STEM Research Academy?

High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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