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Research Training

HS-SIP is discontinued

This program is available to:

The NIH High School Summer Internship Program (HS-SIP) has been restructured. HS-SIP has merged with the Summer Internship Program (SIP), with a new set of eligibility criteria.

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Opportunities for high school students

Current high school juniors are not eligible to apply for the Summer Internship Program.

Current high school juniors who are eligible can apply for and participate in the High School Scientific Training and Enrichment Program (HiSTEP). Visit the HiSTEP page to read the eligibility criteria and learn how to apply.

Current high school seniors who meet the eligibility criteria can apply to the Summer Internship Program (SIP). Visit the SIP page to read the eligibility criteria and learn how to apply.

Note that the acceptance rate of pre-college applicants for HS-SIP/SIP has historically been less than 7%. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants to seek other internship and employment opportunities.

High School Scientific Training & Enrichment Program (HiSTEP)

Visit the HiSTEP page to learn more about eligibility and how to apply.

Summer Internship Program (SIP)

Visit the SIP page to learn more about eligibility and how to apply.