High School Research Program (HSRP)

The High School Research Program (HSRP) is an advanced high school program in which students are paired with a BNL scientist. The BNL scientist mentors the student on a research project during a six week summer session. Students may also work during the academic year, usually to complete their project for submission to Intel, Siemens/Westinghouse, and other science research competitions. An attempt will be made to match a placement with the student's expressed interest, but that is not always possible.

The summer high school research program is open to students who have completed 11th or 12th grade and HAVE participated in a BNL or other advanced science program. Preference is given to Suffolk County students.

Dates for the summer 2009 program: July 6 to August 14.

BNL's primary focus as an institution is research and development. Student interns participate in ongoing programs. Therefore, for those students who are applying specifically to do a project for a competition such as Intel, Westinghouse, or Duracell, we cannot guarantee that an internship will lead to a competitive project, per se.

Students who are accepted for and in turn accept an internship will receive a guest appointment, and must complete BNL's orientation and safety training. Due to heightened safety regulations, students under the age of 18 may not be allowed to do certain tasks or work with certain chemicals or reagents that may be permitted in other venues, such as high school or university labs. 

BNL does not provide transportation for the student.

Eligibility:

1. Student must be available for the entire program, Monday - Friday, 8:30-5.
2. Student must have reliable transportation to and from the Laboratory.
3. Student must have completed the 11th or 12th grade, and participated in BNL or other advanced science program.
4. Student must be at least 16 years old.
5. Student must be a US citizen or Permanent Resident Alien (PRA).
6. Preference will be given to Suffolk County students.

Apply:
to apply for this program you will need to complete and submit the four forms below:
1. Application
2. Reference letter request form
3. Transcript request form
4. Applicant data form

Key Dates:

Application Deadline: April 15, 2009

For more information about HSRP, contact:
 Scott Bronson
 Brookhaven National Laboratory
 Building 438, PO Box 5000
 Upton, New York 11973-5000
 (631) 344-4385
 (631) 344-5832 fax

Last Modified: January 28, 2009
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