WFIRM 4-Week Summer Research Exposure Program for High School Students

Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Program overview

North Carolina high school students ages 16-18 interested in regenerative medicine, biomedical research, and STEMM careers.

Eligibility

North Carolina high school student ages 16-18; completed online application and High School Application Packet; two teacher recommendation forms; signed agreement and parental consent; if selected, immunization records and TB skin test documentation · North Carolina high school students

Key details

Organization
Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Type
Summer research program / mentored research exposure program
Location
Winston-Salem, North Carolina (commuter program at WFIRM)
Eligible grades
High school
Application deadline
March 15, 2026 by 5 PM EST
Time commitment
4 weeks, June 22-July 17, 2026; average 20-30 hours per week after orientation
Application status
Applications open February 15, 2026; deadline March 15, 2026 by 5 PM EST

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