Summer Student Program

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High School Students
Undergraduates - First Year
Undergraduates - Sophomore
Undergraduates - Junior

Description:
 The JAX Summer Student Program (SSP) is designed for intellectually curious undergraduate and graduating high school seniors eager to explore how genetics and genomics shape biological systems - and who want to grow as independent researchers in a collaborative environment. The program emphasizes laboratory discovery, scientific communication and personal growth in a team environment.

The 10-week program is offered on two campuses - The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, Maine, and the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut..

Participants receive a stipend and all other costs including room and board, travel, and research supplies are also covered.


Application Deadline: 1/26/2026

Program Dates: 5/30/2026 - 8/7/2026

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This program is funded by:
National Institute of Health (NIH)
National Science Foundation (NSF)


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