Institute on Neuroscience (ION) Summer Research Program

A paid summer neuroscience research program run by Georgia State University's Center for Behavioral Neuroscience for high school students. Scholars take an introductory neuroscience course, work with a mentor on a lab project and present results at a research symposium. Applicants must be at least 16, and juniors and seniors with a 3.0 GPA are preferred. Students arrange their own transportation and meals, and no housing is provided.

Offered by Georgia State University. Research for high school students in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Biology, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Atlanta, Georgia.
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 Institute on Neuroscience (ION) Summer Research Program

When is the Institute on Neuroscience (ION) Summer Research Program deadline?

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

Is Institute on Neuroscience (ION) Summer Research Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Institute on Neuroscience (ION) Summer Research Program?

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

Official program page

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