Are you a high school student looking for more opportunities to expand your knowledge on neuroscience topics? These pre-college programs for the Summer of 2023 are perfect for you! A pre-college summer program offers high school students the opportunity to take classes at a college and experience college life during the summer.
Here are ten of the top neuroscience pre-college programs that offer unique opportunities to learn from leading experts, conduct research, and gain hands-on experience in neuroscience!
1. BrainSTEM: Neuroscience and Engineering - Johns Hopkins University
Dates: July 10 - July 23, 2023
Tuition: $6,500 (includes housing, meals, and activities)
Eligibility: High school students who have completed their sophomore or junior year by summer 2023.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2023
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2. Brain Camp- Harvard University
Date: July 2023 (exact dates to be confirmed)
Tuition: Approximately $5,000 (subject to change)
Eligibility: High school students entering grades 10-12, or recent high school graduates
Application Deadline: April 30, 2023
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3. Brain Awareness Institute - Johns Hopkins University
Dates: June 27 - July 22, 2023
Tuition: $6,950 (includes housing, meals, and activities)
Eligibility: High school students who have completed their sophomore or junior year by summer 2023.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2023
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4. Neuroscience Research Program - University of Michigan
Dates: June 26 - August 5, 2023
Tuition: Free (students may be responsible for their own housing and meals)
Eligibility: High school students who have completed their sophomore or junior year by summer 2023.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2023
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5. Brain Sciences Summer Institute - Washington University in St. Louis
Dates: June 12 - June 25, 2023
Tuition: Free (includes housing, meals, and activities)
Eligibility: High school students who have completed their sophomore or junior year by summer 2023.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2023
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6. Neuroscience Scholars Program - University of California, San Francisco
Dates: June 27 - July 22, 2023
Tuition: Free (students may be responsible for their own housing and meals)
Eligibility: High school students who have completed their sophomore or junior year by summer 2023.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2023
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7. Neuroscience Summer Experience - University of Colorado Boulder
Dates: July 17 - July 30, 2023
Tuition: $3,900 (includes housing, meals, and activities)
Eligibility: High school students who will be entering their junior or senior year in fall 2023.
Application Deadline: May 15, 2023
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8. Neurocamp - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Dates: July 10 - July 30, 2023
Tuition: $4,500 (includes housing, meals, and activities)
Eligibility: High school students who will be entering their junior or senior year in fall 2023.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2023
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9. NeuroLab Summer Internship Program- Stanford University
Dates: June 20 - August 14, 2022
Tuition: $6,000 (includes housing and meals)
Eligibility: High school students entering grades 11 or 12, with a strong interest in neuroscience and prior research experience.
Application Deadline: April 15, 2022
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10. Neurosciences Boot Camp - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Dates: July 17 - July 30, 2023
Tuition: Free (includes housing, meals, and activities)
Eligibility: High school students who have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior year by summer 2023.
Application Deadline: May 1, 2023
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Please note that the dates, tuition, eligibility, and application deadlines for these programs are subject to change. It's best to check the program websites for the most up-to-date information.