High School Research Program (HSRP)
The High School Research Program (HSRP) is a highly competitive six-week educational program for students interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) studies.
Program Overview
The HSRP program provides selected students access to a real-world scientific community and research experience that includes:
- Collaboration with Brookhaven National Laboratory’s scientific, engineering, and technical staff on hands-on projects that supports Brookhaven Lab and the Department of Energy’s mission to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions
- Research collaboration opportunities available onsite.
- Opportunity to share experiences as part of a poster session and/or oral presentation at the conclusion of the program
HSRP participants have the opportunity to be part of a wide array of projects, like this study done in support of COVID-19 research in which students conducted computational studies exploring inhibitor drugs that disrupt proteins that help infectious particles escape from cells.
My Story: the High School Research Program
February 2, 2022
Participants in Brookhaven National Laboratory's 2021 High School Research Program share the value of their experience. The High School Research Program (HSRP) is a highly competitive six-week educational program for students interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies. The HSRP program provides selected students access to a real-world scientific community and research experience.
Eligibility Criteria
- Recommended for students that have completed 11th grade. Per Brookhaven National Laboratory safety regulations, students under the age of 18 may not be allowed to perform certain tasks.
- Be at least 16 years of age by the start of the program.
- A U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) of the U.S. More information can be found here https://www.bnl.gov/guv/id.php.
- Have active health insurance for the program duration.
- This is a commuter program; transportation and housing are not provided.
Application Requirements
- Your school district’s superintendent name and email address.
- Your personal email address and not a school email.
- Parent/guardian contact information.
- Two recommendation letters from a teacher or mentor (STEM preferred).
Instructions and the link to request recommendations are provided upon application submission.
Selection Process:
- A complete application includes two letters of recommendation.
- Only completed applications will be considered.
- Accepted and declined notifications are on a rolling basis and can come as late as early June.
Selected Students:
- Commit for the full six-week program onsite, Monday through Friday 8:30am -5:00pm.
- There are no vacation days.
- Will attend weekly program meetings.
- Will present their experience in a poster session at the conclusion of the program. Parent/guardians and school administration will be invited.
Independent research projects will not be permitted as the focus is on mentorship, teamwork, and contributing to a shared research goal.
Important Dates & Times
Contact
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Cindi Biancarosa
(631) 344-4000
Workforce Development and Science Education Office
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Building 438
Upton, NY 11973-5000
