The Brookhaven National Laboratory High School Research Program (HSRP) is a highly competitive, six-week educational program for students interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies. The HSRP program provides selected students access to a real-world scientific community and research experience that includes:
- Collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory’s scientific, engineering, and technical staff on hands-on projects that supports Brookhaven Lab and the Department of Energy’s mission to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions
- Research collaboration opportunities available onsite and remotely.
- Opportunity to share experiences as part of a poster session and/or oral presentation at the conclusion of the program
HSRP participants have the opportunity to be part of a wide array of projects, like this study done in support of COVID-19 research in which students conducted computational studies exploring inhibitor drugs that disrupt proteins that help infectious particles escape from cells.
This is a commuter program, transportation and housing are not provided.
Location(s)
- Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York
Schedule
- July 7 - August 15, 2025
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- Recommended for students who have completed 11th grade. Due to Brookhaven National Laboratory safety regulations, students under the age of 18 may not be allowed to perform certain tasks.
- Need to be at least 16 years of age by the start of the program.
- Available Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the duration of the program.
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) of the U.S.
- Active health insurance for the duration of the program.
Deadline
- April 2, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- Before completing the application process, please have the name, zip code and phone number of your school including the district superintendent name and email address.
- Two recommendation letters from a teacher or mentor (math or science preferred) are required. Student recommendations are submitted online. Instructions on how to request and submit the recommendation letters are provided in the application confirmation email.
- Name and email address of your research teacher (if you have one).
Notifications of Decisions
Students are notified of their acceptance in the program on a rolling basis.
Financial Aid Details
Other Dates to Keep in Mind
Applications open: February 3
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Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is a multidisciplinary research institution in Upton, New York, operated by the U.S. Department of Energy. Established in 1947, BNL conducts advanced research in fields such as nuclear and particle physics, energy science, quantum computing, environmental sciences, and materials science. The laboratory is home to major scientific facilities, including the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider and the National Synchrotron Light Source II, which support cutting-edge experiments. BNL collaborates with universities, government agencies, and industry partners to develop technologies that address national and global challenges in science and energy.
