Comparison of 2022 NIH HIgh School Summer Internship programs
You can use this table to understand the differences among the HS-SIP, HiSTEP, and HiSTEP 2.0. IMPORTANT NOTE: The list of "Who Can Apply" is not complete; additional eligibility criteria apply. Please check the program webpages for details.
COVID-19 Update: In 2022, we hope to welcome summer interns in-person to our NIH campuses; this is dependent on the course of the coronavirus pandemic. We will update this website as soon as we have definitive information. (Last updated: 11/19/21)
| Property | HS-SIP | HiSTEP | HiSTEP 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2020 Application status | The application is now OPEN. | This application is now OPEN. |
This application is now OPEN. |
| Who can apply? | Juniors and seniors in high school who are 17 years of age or older by June 15, 2022. NOTE: individuals who are in high school at the time of application will NOT be considered for SIP or any of the SIP subprograms. | High school juniors who are 17 years of age or older by June 15, 2022 from schools with > 30% of students receiving free or reduced cost lunches | High school seniors who are 17 years of age or older by June 15, 2022 from schools with > 30% of students receiving free or reduced cost lunches |
| Application deadline | February 1, 2022. | January 25, 2022. | January 25, 2022. |
| Reference letter deadline | February 15, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 |
| Additional Application Materials/ Information | None | Semi-finalists will be interviewed by phone in March. | None |
| Selection by Committee | Yes. Committees in the Institutes/Centers (ICs) make selections | Yes. The HiSTEP Program Committee selects participants. | Yes. The HiSTEP 2.0 Program Committee selects participants. |
| Notification Date | Variable | March 30, 2022 | March 1st, 2022 |
| Research Group Selection | IC selection Committee makes placements | Not applicable; participants do not join a research group. | HiSTEP 2.0 program committee makes placements. |
| Program Length | 8 to 10 weeks | 6 weeks | 8 weeks |
| Program Start Date(s) | June 13, June 20, or June 27, 2022 | June 28 to August 4, 2022 |
June 13 to August 5, 2022 |
| Location of Research Placements | Any NIH campus | The main NIH campus in Bethesda, MD | The main NIH campus in Bethesda, MD |
| Housing | Arranged by the intern | Must live at home | Must live at home |
| Applications in 2019 | 1436 | 104 | 69 |
| Program Positions in 2019 | 213 | 25 | 25 |
| For More Information | Contact HS-SIP | Contact HiSTEP | Contact HiSTEP |
