Application open now through january 8, 2025

Curious about science? Want to spend time learning in a real biology lab? Want to earn a $2,000 stipend? Apply for the Biorocket Research Internship Program!

About Biorocket research internship program

The Biorocket Research Internship Program is a 6-month science research internship experience for New York City public and charter high school students age 16 and up. 

The program provides students with the opportunity to learn the latest advances in genetic engineering and biology laboratory skills, along with the science communication skills necessary to communicate about these topics with a variety of audiences. By participating in the program, students have access to scientific mentors, behind-the-scenes lab tours and field trips, and improv training for science communication skills. 

We strongly encourage students from groups historically excluded in the sciences to apply. We define these groups expansively — including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, people with disabilities, first-generation college students, and people from low income families.   

Participants will:

• Learn how to work in the lab using biology and genetic engineering techniques

• Work with 12 other teens and scientist mentors to design the summer research project based on your interests

• Feel like a scientist and get your mind blown discovering new and fascinating stuff in biology

• Get to know real scientists and people who are working science, technology, and design

• Get career guidance, tour other research labs and biotech companies

• Learn science communication skills and share your work with your friends and families

• Be part of a city-wide network of other teen research internships

• Earn a $2,000 stipend

2025 Tentative Schedule

SPRING SESSION:
Orientation Day - February 21
February 27 - May 22, 2025
Wednesday - Thursday
4:00pm - 6:30pm

Eligibility Requirements:

• 16 years of age or older by orientation date.

• Live OR attend a NYC Public or Charter School within 45 minutes of Genspace*

• Commitment to participate in the program from February to August

*Some exceptions may be possible. Please apply anyway if you have a strong interest in participating in this program, even if you do not attend a school within 45 minutes of Genspace.

Application Requirements: 

• Contact information for yourself and your parents or guardians 

• Academic information, including your school, grade level, GPA, sciences classes taken, etc. (no transcript required, no minimum GPA requirement) 

• Short essays or a video response to the following questions: 

  • Tell us the top three things that you want us to know about you, and what you hope to gain by participating in this program (500 words max or video submission accepted).

  • Tell us about a scientific discovery you heard about recently that surprised you or sparked your curiosity. What was it? Why was it interesting to you? What does it make you wonder about? (250 words max)

  • Please describe a favorite science project you have done (250 words max) 

• Contact information for one teacher or mentor reference

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In Partnership with:

The Biorocket Research Internship Program is offered in partnership with the NYC Science Research Mentoring Consortium, with generous support from The Pinkerton Foundation.