Research · In person · Duarte, CA

City of Hope Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy

The Eugene and Ruth Roberts Summer Student Academy places high school and undergraduate students in City of Hope biomedical research teams for a 10-week, full-time mentored research experience in which students help select their own project.

Grades 11–12
Highly selective

About

Participants receive a stipend and, in some cases, earn authorship credit on published research or patent applications arising from their work. The academy is highly competitive, historically accepting well under 5% of applicants.

What you can win

$4,000 stipend; potential co-authorship or patent credit

Who can apply

Grades: Grades 11–12
International students: Can't apply

What it takes

EssayNot needed
Recommendation lettersNot needed
InterviewNot needed
PortfolioNot needed

Details

Format: In person
Where: Duarte, CA
How competitive: Highly selective