JSA/Jefferson Lab High School Summer Honors Program

Six-week paid summer research internship at Jefferson Lab for students at high schools within 60 miles of the lab, working on a physics or engineering project with a staff mentor alongside technical writing and professional development sessions. Applicants must be 16 by the start date with a 3.5 GPA.

Offered by Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility. Internship for high school students in Newport News, Virginia, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: 2027-01-27.

Fields: STEM, Engineering, Research

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Newport News, Virginia.
Cost: Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates: The deadline is January 27, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about JSA/Jefferson Lab High School Summer Honors Program

When is the JSA/Jefferson Lab High School Summer Honors Program deadline?

The deadline is January 27, 2027.

Is JSA/Jefferson Lab High School Summer Honors Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to JSA/Jefferson Lab High School Summer Honors Program?

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

Official program page

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