Join the LEAH Project
The LEAH Project
Program overview
High school students interested in STEM, teaching, youth leadership, biology, biotechnology, or life sciences; students with limited STEM exposure are especially encouraged.
Eligibility
Current high school student; must be 16 years old by the start of the program; must have completed a high school biology class prior to summer program; must be available for the entire internship; must be able to travel to the internship site by public transportation; interest in STEM, youth leadership, and/or teaching. · Must be a US citizen, permanent resident, or non-US citizen with employment authorization. · Must reside in and/or attend school in Massachusetts and be able to travel to the internship site by public transportation; primarily serves youth from Boston, Cambridge, and Gateway Cities of Massachusetts.
Key details
- Organization
- The LEAH Project
- Type
- Internship
- Location
- Boston/Cambridge, Massachusetts (sites in Kendall Square, Cambridge and Chinatown-Downtown)
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- Current high school students
- Compensation
- Stipend available
- Time commitment
- Summer: 5 days/week beginning in July and continuing into August. School year: 2-3 days/week beginning in late October and ending in mid-May.
- Application status
- Open for STEM Teaching 2026-2027 School Year; LEAH Knox Summer 2023 applications closed
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.