The Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) is an eight-week summer program that gives eligible high school students the opportunity to conduct medically oriented research with Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students, and researchers.
The program aims to increase students' interest in biological sciences and medicine while helping them understand how scientific research is conducted.
Who is eligible?
Applicants must meet all three of these requirements.
- Be a current high school junior or senior as of fall 2026, graduating in 2027 or 2028.
- Be at least 16 years old by the program's start date in June 2027.
- Live in the United States, attend high school in the United States, and be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a green card.
What will you do?
- Participate in basic research on a medically oriented project.
- Work with Stanford faculty and other research team members.
- Learn how scientific research is designed and conducted.
- Explore connections between biological sciences, medicine, and research careers.
Program cost and stipends
- Participation fee
- There is no participation fee for students selected for SIMR.
- Stipends
- Stipends are generally not provided. A very limited number of stipends may be available through a special grant based on financial need.
Why consider this opportunity?
- Gain exposure to medically oriented research.
- Learn from researchers in a university setting.
- Explore biological sciences and medicine as possible career paths.
- Develop a better understanding of the scientific research process.
Before you apply
The 2027 dates and application timeline are tentative or subject to the program's official announcements. Carefully review the official SIMR website, mission statement, and FAQ to understand eligibility rules, selection priorities, application requirements, and the exact deadline.