Broad Summer Scholars Program

The Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) is a paid, six-week summer research program at the Broad Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, for Massachusetts high school juniors who love science. Each student is paired with a Broad scientist and works on a real research project in fields such as cancer biology, psychiatric disease, chemical biology, computational biology, or infectious disease. Students attend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. An on-staff instructor meets with each student weekly to connect lab work to high school science. The summer ends with a poster session where students present their results. Participants also hear science talks, explore research careers, attend a college fair, and join social events. The program is free to apply to and attend. Scholars earn a $3,600 stipend plus partial reimbursement for travel costs. The 2027 program runs July 6 to August 13, 2027.

Open to rising high school seniors (apply during junior year) who attend a Massachusetts high school within commuting distance of the Broad Institute in Cambridge. Applicants need a B or better in science and math classes; no prior research experience is required. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or non-citizens with employment authorization. Students must be available for the full six weeks, with no other classes or jobs during program hours. Students with limited STEM exposure are especially encouraged to apply. Applications are reviewed holistically, including coursework, extracurriculars, and teacher recommendations. The 2027 application opens November 23, 2026, and is due January 20, 2027.