KEYS Research Internship

A seven-week summer research internship run by the University of Arizona BIO5 Institute for Arizona high school students. Interns work in university research labs with faculty mentors after first completing assignments in science literacy, data science, and biotechnology, and they present their work at a public showcase. Applicants must be at least 16, U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and Arizona residents for at least one year, with cohorts in Tucson and Phoenix.

Offered by University of Arizona BIO5 Institute. Research for high school students in Tucson / Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Free. Grades 10–12. Deadline: 2026-12-17.

Fields: Biology, Medicine, Data Science, Research, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It runs online and in person (Tucson / Phoenix, Arizona).
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
The deadline is December 17, 2026.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about KEYS Research Internship

When is the KEYS Research Internship deadline?

The deadline is December 17, 2026.

Is KEYS Research Internship free?

Yes. KEYS Research Internship is free to take part in.

Who can apply to KEYS Research Internship?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It runs online and in person (Tucson / Phoenix, Arizona). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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