The Broad Summer Scholars Program (BSSP) invites highly motivated high school students with a strong interest in science to spend six weeks at the Broad Institute. We match students with Broad scientists to conduct original, cutting-edge research projects in areas such as: cancer biology, psychiatric disease, chemical biology, computational biology, infectious disease, and more.

In addition to original research, students will get to explore scientific careers; attend interesting scientific talks; present their research to the Broad community in a scientific poster session; attend a college fair; participate in fun social events; and meet other students who share similar interests.

To be eligible to apply to BSSP, applicants must:

• Be a rising senior in high school (i.e. students can apply their junior year)
• Attend a high school in MA within commuting distance to the Broad
• Have earned a B or better in science and math classes
• Demonstrate excitement for science!​ No previous research experience is required.
• Be a US citizen, permanent resident, or non-US citizen with employment authorization (i.e. DACA)
• Be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 by the program's start date, in accordance with Broad Institute policy. The Broad will allow limited exemptions to this requirement, including for medical or religious reasons.
• Be available for the entire 6-week duration of the program. Students cannot be enrolled in other courses or programs, or commit to other employment, during program hours.