The Laboratory Learning Program is a full-time, free research experience in the sciences or engineering for high school students who live locally. This a program for minors and transportation and housing are not provided by the university (no exceptions). Students are included in ongoing research programs where they are closely supervised by Princeton faculty and research staff. The participation dates are customized according to the schedules of the research personnel and the specifics of the project. Internships typically span 5-6 weeks during regular "office hours" over the summer (no evening or weekend activities). Each research opportunity has its own schedule and will determine the number of weeks. There are no virtual or remote projects.
The Laboratory Learning Program is not a summer camp. The Laboratory Learning Program for high school students who live locally. This a program for minors and transportation and housing are not provided (no exceptions). In additions to not providing housing or transportation, there are no social activities or entertainment. LLP students are not eligible to lease or sublease Princeton University housing.
Location(s)
- Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey
Schedule
- Internships take place in the summer, and typically span 5-6 weeks
- Dates and durations vary based on individual internship opportunities
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- Sixteen years old or more by June 15, 2025. No exceptions.
- Enrolled in a US high school (No exceptions). Graduates who have not yet turned 18 by June 15, 2025 may apply.
- LLP participants must be US citizens, legal permanent residents, or international students currently in the United States attending a US high school. No exceptions. Accepted students must provide their transportation to campus each day. This is not a residential program.
- Parents will be asked to provide proof of housing and transportation during the application process. No exceptions.
Deadline
- March 15th, 2025
Application or Entry Requirements
- A completed online application
- Parents will be asked to provide proof of housing and transportation during the application process. No exceptions.
- Once accepted, parental consent forms, evidence of health insurance, and a high school teacher nomination form (references) are required before attending the program, not during the application process.
- All participants must strictly adhere to Princeton University COVID-19 policies, which may include vaccination, face coverings, and testing or other requirements. No exceptions.
- Safety training is required prior to beginning laboratory work.
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