Comparison of 2023 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.
| Property | HS-SIP | HiSTEP | HiSTEP 2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2023 Application status | CLOSED | CLOSED |
CLOSED |
| Who can apply? | Juniors and seniors in high school who are 17 years of age or older by June 15, 2023. 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, 2023, 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, 2023, from schools with > 30% of students receiving free or reduced-cost lunches |
| Application deadline | February 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | January 23, 2023 |
| Reference letter deadline | February 15, 2023 | February 8, 2023 | January 27, 2023 |
| Additional Application Materials/ Information | None | None | 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 31, 2023 | February 15, 2023 |
| 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 | 5 weeks | 8 weeks |
| Program Dates | Start Date(s): June 12, June 20, or June 26, 2023
End Date(s): Arranged individually |
July 5 to August 3, 2023 |
June 12 to August 4, 2023 |
| Location of Research Placements |
Any NIH campus Note: NHLBI, NCATS, and NIEHS will not host high school summer interns during summer 2023. |
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 2022 | 1036 | 58 | 31 |
| Program Positions in 2022 | 83 | 30 | 12 |
| For More Information | Contact HS-SIP | Contact HiSTEP | Contact HiSTEP |
