GeneLab for High Schools (GL4HS) - NASA
NASA
Program overview
High school juniors/seniors and incoming college freshmen interested in space biology, omics, bioinformatics, and computational biology; self-paced learners.
Eligibility
At least one high school biology course (AP Biology not required); minimum unweighted GPA of 3.0; computer with stable internet connection; rising high school junior/senior (entering grade 11 or 12) or entering college as a freshman in Fall 2026. · US citizens or permanent residents (green card) attending US-based high schools. Citizens of US territories Puerto Rico, Guam, US Virgin Islands, and Northern Marianas are eligible US citizens. · Attending a US-based high school.
Key details
- Organization
- NASA
- Type
- Online Summer Research Program
- Location
- Online/Virtual (asynchronous program)
- Format
- remote
- Eligible grades
- 11, 12, College Freshman (Fall 2026)
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2026, or until 1,000 applications are received, whichever occurs first
- Cost
- Free; no cost for accepted students
- Time commitment
- Approximately 20 hours per week for 12 weeks.
- Application status
- Closed for 2026
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.