Secondary School Field Research Program (SSFRP)

Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory

Program overview

High school and college students passionate about field opportunities in the sciences

Eligibility

Must be currently enrolled in high school or college; must be at least 16 years old at the start of the internship; interest/passion for field opportunities in the sciences

Key details

Organization
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Type
Summer field research program
Location
Lamont campus, Palisades, NY; Piermont Marsh, New York
Format
in-person
Eligible grades
High school, College
Application deadline
March 2, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
Time commitment
Six weeks during summer; supporting coursework during school year
Application status
Closed (Summer 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.

Official program page