Young Scholars Research Program
Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University
Program overview
Exceptional high school students seeking mentored research experience, scholarly paper writing, publication opportunities, and exploration in STEM and social science fields.
Eligibility
High school students in grades 9–12; submit resume, research experience, awards, and application as a single file; faculty match students to projects based on interests, skills, and proficiency levels. · Open to international students, but some research projects or labs may be restricted to U.S. citizens; visa sponsorship is not available.
Key details
- Organization
- Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University
- Type
- Research program/internship
- 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
- Program lasts between 4 weeks and 4 months depending on faculty and program availability; approximately 2 hours of lectures and 2–4 hours of independent/group research weekly.
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.