Biotech Summer Experience

The Biotech Summer Experience is a two-week program at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory that engages high school students in an authentic research project in molecular biology and bioinformatics. It is free and open to Northern California students entering grades 11 to 12 who are 16 or older, with a 3.3 cumulative GPA and a 3.5 science GPA. Students provide their own laptop, lunch and transportation.

Offered by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Research for high school students in Livermore, California, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 11–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Biology, Research, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Livermore, California.
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 November 2026.

Questions about Biotech Summer Experience

When is the Biotech Summer Experience deadline?

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

Is Biotech Summer Experience free?

Yes. Biotech Summer Experience is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Biotech Summer Experience?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Livermore, California. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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