Young Scholars Research Program
Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University
Program overview
Exceptional high school students (grades 9–12) interested in research across STEM and social sciences; also open to college freshmen for some programs
Eligibility
No specific prerequisites stated; submit resume, research experience, awards, and application as a single file. Projects matched based on interests, skills, and proficiency. · Open to international students, but some research projects/labs may be restricted to U.S. citizens; program cannot sponsor visas
Key details
- Organization
- Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University
- Type
- Research program; internship; fellowship
- Location
- George Mason University (Arlington, Fairfax, and Prince William campuses); remote, in-person, and hybrid options available
- Format
- hybrid
- Eligible grades
- 9, 10, 11, 12
- Time commitment
- 4 weeks to 4 months; approximately 2 hours lectures plus 2–4 hours independent/group research weekly
- Application status
- Applications open annually in the first week of February; first-come, first-served; limited seats
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.