Pre-College Research Internship for Scholarship and Mentoring (PRISM)

Eight-week summer research placement at UAB where high school juniors work with surgeons and present their project. Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are first-generation or from a disadvantaged background. Students arrange their own meals, transport, housing and parking.

Offered by Department of Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Research for high school students in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 11–11. Deadline: 2027-01-18.

Fields: Medicine, Biology, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in Birmingham, Alabama.
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: Applications open November 16, 2026 and close January 18, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Pre-College Research Internship for Scholarship and Mentoring (PRISM)

When do applications for Pre-College Research Internship for Scholarship and Mentoring (PRISM) open?

Applications open November 16, 2026 and close January 18, 2027.

Is Pre-College Research Internship for Scholarship and Mentoring (PRISM) free?

Yes. Pre-College Research Internship for Scholarship and Mentoring (PRISM) is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Pre-College Research Internship for Scholarship and Mentoring (PRISM)?

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

Official program page

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