High School Graduate Research Program

An eight-week paid summer research program at Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids for recent high school graduates from the area, focused on biomedical research. Alongside lab work, participants attend workshops, tour other local research facilities, join Q&A sessions with undergraduate fellows, and present a final project. The program runs in June and July, pays $15/hour, and is open to students 17 or older with a minimum 3.0 GPA who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Offered by Van Andel Institute. Internship for high school students in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 12–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Biology, Medicine, Research

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grade 12. It takes place in person in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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 High School Graduate Research Program

When is the High School Graduate Research Program deadline?

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

Is High School Graduate Research Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to High School Graduate Research Program?

High school students in grade 12. It takes place in person in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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