Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE)

An eight-week summer biomedical research internship at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine for high school students from low-income or under-resourced backgrounds. Scholars do mentored lab work on the East Baltimore campus along with coursework in scientific writing, data analysis, math and bioethics. Household income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty level, and those who complete the program receive a $3,000 stipend; housing is not provided.

Offered by Johns Hopkins Initiative for Careers in Science and Medicine. Research for high school students in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Medicine, Biology

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Baltimore, Maryland.
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 Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE)

When is the Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE) deadline?

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

Is Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE) free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE)?

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

Official program page

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