Summer Science Research Experience (SSRP)
The Rockefeller University
Program overview
High school juniors and seniors (age 16+) interested in full-time, mentored hands-on laboratory research in a university setting.
Eligibility
Must be enrolled as a high school junior or senior; must be at least 16 years old at program start; must commit to the entire 7-week program with no attendance gaps; SSRP work cannot be used for science competition submissions.
Key details
- Organization
- The Rockefeller University
- Type
- Summer research program
- Location
- The Rockefeller University, 1230 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- 11th grade, 12th grade
- Application deadline
- Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time
- Time commitment
- Full-time, approximately 35 hours per week during normal business hours for 7 weeks (June 22–August 6, 2026); must commit to the entire program.
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.