SoundWaters Research Intensive (SRI)
SoundWaters
Program overview
High school students interested in marine science, ecology, and hands-on field/lab research; summer sessions are for students entering 10th grade through first year of college
Eligibility
Summer SRI is designed for students entering 10th grade through first year of college, and a personal interview is part of the application process. Fall/spring programs are for high school students.
Key details
- Organization
- SoundWaters
- Type
- Marine science research intensive
- Location
- Cohen SoundWaters Harbor Center, Boccuzzi Park, Stamford Harbor, Stamford, CT; programs also use the research vessel and 80' Schooner SoundWaters
- Eligible grades
- High school students (fall/spring), Entering 10th grade, Entering 11th grade, Entering 12th grade, First year of college (summer)
- Application deadline
- Fall 2026 applications: October 11 (year not explicitly stated); Summer 2026 deadline not stated
- Cost
- Fall/Spring semester programs: $375; Summer two-week sessions: $1,000; financial aid and scholarships available
- Time commitment
- Fall/spring: twice per week, 3:30-5:00pm; summer: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm for two weeks
- Application status
- Fall 2026 applications open through October 11; Summer 2026 applications open; Spring 2026 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.