STEM-Prep Summer Institute

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Program overview

Current ninth grade students attending high school in Nassau or Suffolk Counties who are interested in exploring STEM topics and careers; introductory program, not a research program.

Eligibility

Interest or potential interest in STEM; access to reliable transportation to and from the laboratory; active health insurance for the duration of the program; available 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the three-week program. · U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) of the U.S. · Students attending high school in Nassau or Suffolk Counties, New York

Key details

Organization
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Type
Summer STEM institute / pre-college program
Location
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, NY (commuter program)
Format
in-person
Eligible grades
9
Application deadline
March 27, 5 p.m. (student application; teacher nomination also due March 27, 5 p.m.; reference form due April 1, 5 p.m.)
Time commitment
Three weeks; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the duration of the program
Application status
Applications open February 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