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17 programsAstrophysics

Gold SignalSSP InternationalSelective

The Summer Science Program (SSP) : Research in Astrophysics

A 5-week residential research program for high school juniors focusing on asteroid orbit determination. Students conduct hands-on observational astronomy, learn Python programming, and contribute real research to NASA-funded projects through the Minor Planet Center.

Jun · 5 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations101 days

Entering grades11th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsAstrophysics, Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics, Scientific Programming

Websitehttps://ssp.org/astrophysics/

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Silver SignalStanford UniversitySelective

Stanford University: SPINWIP

A free virtual summer outreach program designed to inspire high school women and non-binary students in physics. Participants engage in cutting-edge research topics including quantum physics, quantum computing, astrophysics, and cosmology, along with Python coding projects and college planning workshops led by Stanford faculty and undergraduate mentors.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsOnlineFreeApplication closed for 2026; mailing list available for 2027

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration

SubjectsPhysics, Quantum Physics, Quantum Computing, Astrophysics, Cosmology, Python Programming

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://physics.stanford.edu/about/equity-and-inclusion/spinwip

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Silver SignalUniversity of California, DavisSelective

COSMOS at UC Davis

COSMOS at UC Davis is a highly selective, four-week residential summer program for rising 9th–12th graders from California. Students engage in intensive, hands-on STEM coursework across 14 cluster options including physics, computer science, engineering, data science, and biology, with weekly lectures from prominent scientists.

Jul · 4 wk sessionsResidentialDavis, CA$3,000–$6,99988 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsPhysics, Astrophysics, Quantum Mechanics, Nanotechnology, Engineering Mechanics, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Biology, Plant Microbiology, Data Science, Sustainable Transportation, Aquaculture, Drone Technology, Robotics, Mathematics

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,518

Websitehttps://cosmos.ucdavis.edu/

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Summer Springboard (Terra Education)Selective

Summer Springboard

A residential and online summer program offering university-based courses across healthcare, engineering, computer science, business, media, and humanities for middle and high school students at prestigious campuses across the US and internationally.

Jun–Aug · 1–2 wk sessionsResidential / OnlineMultiple locations$500–$1,499188 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Performing & Visual Arts

SubjectsPre-Med, Biotechnology, Cardiology, Dentistry, Emergency Medicine, Immunology, Kinesiology, Medical Research, Neuroscience, Nursing, Nutrition, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Surgery, Veterinary Medicine, Aerospace Engineering, Astrophysics, Automotive Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Marine Biology, Physics, Quantum Computing, Forensic Science, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Game Development, Web Development, UX Design, Extended Reality, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, Economics, International Relations, Law, Sports Management, Financial Technology, Filmmaking, Photography, Architecture, Interior Design, Animation, Branding, Fashion, Music Production, Audio Engineering, Literature, Writing, Theater, History, Communication

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,498

Websitehttps://summerspringboard.com/

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Young Talents LabSelective

Young Talents Lab

An online educational platform offering self-paced and live learning courses in STEM and social impact careers for gifted and highly curious learners aged 13–17, with summer programs featuring week-long tracks in Planetary Science and Cosmology.

Jun–Sep · 1 wk sessionsOnline$500–$1,499Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Academic

SubjectsPlanetary Science, Cosmology, Astrophysics, STEM, Social Impact

Cost$500–$1,499 · $1,230

Websitehttps://www.ytalentslab.org/

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Boston Leadership InstituteSelective

Boston Leadership Institute: STEM Summer Programs

Boston Leadership Institute offers immersive STEM summer programs including three-week research programs, one-week intensive courses, and pre-high school options in science, engineering, medicine, and business. Programs feature hands-on lab work, independent research projects, and mentorship from experienced instructors.

Jun–Aug · 1–3 wk sessionsCommuter / Residential / OnlineWellesley, MA$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsAstrophysics, Biological Research: Synthetic Biology, Chemistry Research, Forensic Science, Marine Biology Research, Medicinal Chemistry & Pharma Research, Neuroscience Research, Applied Physics & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronics & Robotics, Engineering Research, Biomedical & Surgical Research, Cardiology & Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Neurosurgery Research, Oncology, Veterinary Medicine, Finance, STEM Entrepreneurship

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,500

Websitehttps://bostonleadershipinstitute.com/

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UC BerkeleySelective

Summer Springboard at UC Berkeley

A 2-week pre-college residential and commuter program offering college-style courses across STEM, healthcare, business, and law. Students choose one course or combine two for a 4-week experience, with hands-on exposure, college readiness workshops, and personal growth curriculum.

Jun–Jul · 2–4 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterBerkeley, CA$3,000–$6,999188 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare

SubjectsAI Design & Media, Architecture, Astrophysics, Biotechnology, Business & Entrepreneurship, Design Thinking & Rapid Prototyping, Ecology & Environmental Science, Economics, Emergency Medicine, Fundamentals of Engineering, Generative AI & Machine Learning, Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology, Nursing, Pediatrics, Physics & Quantum Computing, Pre-Med, Psychology & Neuroscience, Surgery, Trial Law

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,298

Websitehttps://summerspringboard.com/campus/uc-berkeley-summer-program/

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Boston Leadership InstituteSelective

Boston Leadership Institute: Astrophysics

A three-week residential summer program exploring fundamental physics of the universe, including stellar distances, dark matter, black holes, and pulsars through hands-on activities, live data streams, and field trips to Harvard's Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

Jun · 3 wk sessionsResidential / CommuterWaltham, MA$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsAstrophysics, Physics, Astronomy

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,597

Websitehttps://www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com/astrophysics/

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Indigo ResearchSelectiveCredit

Indigo Research: IRIS Intensive Program

A 6-week online research program for high school students offering mentorship from top university faculty. Students choose from subjects like neuroscience, computer science, engineering, and economics, and produce a publication-ready research paper that may earn two transferable college credits from UCSB Extension School.

Jul, Dec · 6 wk sessionsOnline$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Leadership

SubjectsAdvanced International Politics, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Science, Astrophysics, Economics, Artificial Intelligence, Genetics, Law, Politics, Art, Biology, Coding, Data Science, Blockchain, Bioinformatics, Theoretical Computer Science, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Generative AI, AI Ethics, Recommender Systems, Politics & International Relations, Biochemistry, Business

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $4,200

Websitehttps://www.indigoresearch.org/program/iris

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Summer DiscoverySelective

Summer Discovery: Yale University

A full-day residential summer academy at Yale University offering instruction in business, humanities, medicine/health science, social science, STEAM, law & government, leadership, computer science & technology, and creative arts for middle and high school students.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialNew Haven, CT$3,000–$6,999Rolling

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Career Exploration, Business/Entrepreneurship, Healthcare, Leadership

SubjectsBusiness, Humanities, Medicine/Health Science, Social Science, STEAM, Law & Government, Leadership, Computer Science & Technology, Creative Arts, Biopsychology, Medical Microbiology, Astrophysics, Quantum Mechanics, Environmental Science, Engineering, Pre-Med, Pre-Law, Entrepreneurship

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,999

Websitehttps://www.summerdiscovery.com/lp/yale

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Reach CambridgeSelective

Reach Cambridge - Physics & Astronomy

A 2–6 week residential summer program in Cambridge, UK focusing on Physics & Astronomy, taught by leading scientists. Students explore foundations of physics, astronomical discoveries, and hands-on experiments including nuclear physics, particle physics, astrophysics, relativity, and quantum theory while living in university colleges and participating in cultural excursions across the UK.

Jul–Aug · 2–6 wk sessionsResidentialCambridge, United Kingdom$7,000+141 days

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsPhysics, Astronomy, Mathematics, Nuclear Physics, Particle Physics, Astrophysics, Quantum Theory

Cost$7,000+ · $6,295

Websitehttps://www.reachcambridge.com/courses/physics-astronomy

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University of Pennsylvania

Penn Arts & Sciences: Experimental Physics Research Academy

A 3-week residential physics research academy for high school students covering mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum dynamics, and astrophysics through lectures, hands-on experiments, and weekly faculty research talks.

Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialPhiladelphia, PAFree

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsPhysics, Experimental Design, Quantum Mechanics, Astrophysics

CostFree · $0

Websitehttps://hs.sas.upenn.edu/summer-programs/academies/experimental-physics

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Boston Leadership Institute

Boston Leadership Institute: Physics of Space

A one-week summer science program exploring the physics and behavior of celestial objects, exoplanets, stars, and aerospace engineering through hands-on activities including model rocket construction and astrobiology investigations.

Jun · 1 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialWellesley, MA$500–$1,499186 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM

SubjectsPhysics, Astrophysics, Astronomy, Astrobiology, Aerospace Engineering, Space Exploration

Cost$500–$1,499 · $699

Websitehttps://www.bostonleadershipinstitute.com/physics-of-space-2/

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Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve Pre-College Healthcare Programs

An online, asynchronous enrichment program offering STEM, medicine, biomedical engineering, and social entrepreneurship courses taught by Case Western Reserve instructors. Students complete flexible 1-week, 2-week, or 4-week sessions with pre-recorded faculty instruction and mentor support, earning a Certificate of Completion upon 70% assignment completion.

Jan–Dec · 1–4 wk sessionsOnline$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Healthcare, Career Exploration

SubjectsNeuroscience, Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Astrophysics, Evolutionary Biology, Social Entrepreneurship

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,595

Websitehttps://case.precollegeprograms.org/

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Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve Pre-College Online Program

A 100% online, self-paced pre-college program offering courses in neuroscience, engineering, astrophysics, social entrepreneurship, and biomedical engineering. Students complete 20–30 hours of instruction per course with video lessons, multimedia, simulations, and mentor guidance, earning a Certificate of Completion upon finishing each course.

Jan–Dec · 2–4 wk sessionsOnline$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsNeuroscience, Medicine, Engineering, Astrophysics, Evolutionary Biology, Social Entrepreneurship, Biomedical Engineering

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,595

Websitehttps://case.precollegeprograms.org/

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Case Western Reserve University

Case Western Reserve Pre-College STEM Programs

Online, self-paced STEM courses for high school students ages 13+ featuring neuroscience, engineering, astrophysics, biomedical engineering, and social entrepreneurship. Students work at their own pace with mentor support and earn a Certificate of Completion.

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec · 2–4 wk sessionsOnline$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsNeuroscience, Medicine, Engineering, Astrophysics, Evolutionary Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Social Entrepreneurship, Business

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,595

Websitehttps://case.precollegeprograms.org/stem

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UMass AmherstCredit

UMass Amherst Summer Pre-College: Modern Astronomy

A 2-week residential or commuter summer program for rising high school sophomores through seniors focused on modern astronomy and astrophysics fundamentals. Students engage in hands-on research projects, learn data analysis using Python, and participate in observational astronomy with departmental instruments.

Jul · 2 wk sessionsCommuter / ResidentialAmherst, MA$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsAstronomy, Astrophysics, Galactic Astronomy, Stellar Astronomy, Planetary Science, Computer Programming

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $2,337

Websitehttps://www.umass.edu/uww/pre-college/residential/modern-astronomy-astrophysics

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