High School Science and Digital Learning Internship

A paid summer internship at the Field Museum in Chicago where 15 Chicagoland high school students meet museum researchers and then choose one to work with on a 5-week project. Interns also learn technology and digital media skills and take part in professional development. The internship runs from mid-June to late July, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and pays $17.25 per hour.

Offered by Field Museum. Internship for high school students in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Biology, Research, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Chicago, Illinois.
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 High School Science and Digital Learning Internship

When is the High School Science and Digital Learning Internship deadline?

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

Is High School Science and Digital Learning Internship free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to High School Science and Digital Learning Internship?

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

Official program page

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