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St. Jude High School Research Immersion Program 2027

Offered by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Paid eight-week St. Jude research immersion for Memphis-area rising seniors in laboratory, clinical and data-science research.

About this opportunity

St. Jude pairs selected high-school students with research mentors for an eight-week full-time project in laboratory, clinical or data-science research. Students develop research skills, reflect on scientific practice and present their findings in a community research exhibition.

Who can apply

Applicants must be current high-school juniors in the Memphis-Shelby County area or immediately surrounding counties in Tennessee, Mississippi or Arkansas; be at least 16; have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0; and be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national or permanent resident.

What you'll need to apply

Online application and teacher recommendation by the deadline; guardian permission and an official transcript are required if selected.

Key dates

  • Applications open7 Sept 2026
  • Application deadline4 Dec 2026
  • Program begins31 May 2027
  • Program and research exhibition end24 Jul 2027

Open to students from

United States

Tags

Research
Mentorship

Accuracy

Verification status: Verified

Last checked: 6 Sept 2026 · Details can change without notice — always confirm on the organiser's official page before applying.

Originally sourced from www.stjude.org

4 December 2026
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