Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (WERM)

A paid 14-month ecology research mentorship at Wave Hill in the Bronx for New York City high school students. Interns start with a summer session, attend Saturday workshops during the school year, then spend a second summer doing mentor-led research and present at an August symposium. Applicants must be 15 by July 1 and NYC residents. Interns earn about $3,500 and credit for three college courses.

Offered by Wave Hill. Research for high school students in The Bronx, New York, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Environment

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 10 to 11. It runs online and in person (The Bronx, New York).
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 Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (WERM)

When is the Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (WERM) deadline?

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

Is Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (WERM) free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (WERM)?

High school students in grades 10 to 11. It runs online and in person (The Bronx, New York). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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