Laboratory Learning Program

Important

  • Applications are closed. Only the applications submitted prior to the deadline will be reviewed for program consideration (no exceptions).
  • Acceptances will be communicated on a rolling basis between late March and April 30, 2024 once decisions have been made for a particular research opportunity.
  • Please do not email or call for the status of your application. 
  • The Summer 2024 program is now closed for applications. Applications closed March 15 midnight EST. 
  • Please read all info & FAQ on this page. 

Summer Internships for High School Students

The Laboratory Learning Program is a full-time, free research experience in the sciences or engineering for high school students. Students are included in ongoing research programs where they are closely supervised by Princeton faculty and research staff. The participation dates are customized according to the schedules of the research personnel and the specifics of the project. Internships typically span 5-6 weeks during regular 'office hours' over the summer (no evening or weekend activities). Each research opportunity has its own schedule. There are no virtual projects. 

The Laboratory Learning Program is not a summer camp. The Laboratory Learning Program does not include housing, transportation, social activities or entertainment. LLP students are not eligible to lease or sublease Princeton University housing.
 

Participants

  • Sixteen years old or more by June 15, 2024. No exceptions.
  • Enrolled in high school. Graduates who have not yet turned 18 by June 15, 2024 may apply.  
  • US citizens, legal permanent residents, or international students currently in the United States attending a US high school. 
  • Once accepted, parental consent forms, evidence of health insurance, and a high school teacher nomination form (references) are required before attending the program, not during the application process.
  • All participants must strictly adhere to Princeton University COVID-19 policies, which may include vaccination, face coverings, and testing or other requirements. No exceptions.
  • Safety training is required prior to beginning laboratory work.
  • Two-page research summary report is due at the conclusion of the program.

 

Research Opportunities

Student applications are open from February 15 to March 15 midnight EST 2024.


Applications - read all instructions carefully

 

  • The application period is open from February 15 to March 15, 2024. 
  • Application Deadline: online applications: March 15, 2024 midnight U.S. eastern time. No mail in applications will be accepted.
  • One application accepted per student; no supplemental materials accepted.
  • All applications will be reviewed at the end of the application period, and not on a rolling basis. 
  • Acceptances will be communicated on a rolling basis between late March and April 30, 2024 once decisions have been made for a particular research opportunity.
  • Projects will be marked as closed on this site, once the accepted students are notified by email. Students who are not selected will not be contacted individually by email. Please DO NOT CONTACT Science Outreach to check on the status of an application.
  • Due to the volume of interest in this program, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries by email or phone.
  • Do NOT contact faculty to request placement into the program.
  • Parental consent forms, evidence of health insurance, and a high school nomination form are not required at the time of application but will be requested once the student has been offered a place in the program. These forms will only be accepted via email.
     

FAQS

 

Contact 

Laboratory Learning Program
Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544
[email protected]

Due to the volume of interest in this program, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries. Projects will be marked as closed on this site once accepted students have been notified by email. 

No mail in applications will be accepted.

 

 


Laboratory Learning Program[email protected]

*Please do not call or send emails to Science Outreach. 

Application Instructions

The online application period is from February 15 to March 15, 2024. No mail-in applications will be accepted.  Applicants are limited to one application per year.

 

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