Science Research Mentoring Program (American Museum of Natural History)

Research & internship · American Museum of Natural History

SRMP places New York City high schoolers with Museum scientists for a full school year of original research, meeting twice a week (four hours total) from August through June on projects that have never been done before, from spider genetics to weighing stars. Students learn lab, coding, and data-analysis skills together with peers, earn a Lehman College credit at no cost, and receive a $2,500 stipend on completing the program. No prior research experience is expected; applicants must have taken an AMNH youth program course or attend a partner school.

Who can apply

GradesGrades 10–11

Min GPA—

ScopeRegional

StatesNY

FieldsBiology · Astrophysics · Anthropology · Research

EligibilityMust live and attend school in New York City, be in 10th or 11th grade, be passing classes, and have taken an AMNH youth course or attend a partner school

Logistics

Cost to youFree; $2,500 stipend on completion

Financial aidNot listed

StipendPaid

FormatCommuter

LengthOne school year (August-June), 4 hours a week

WhereNew York, NY

Applying

OpensWinter 2027 (Class of 2028)

DueNot yet posted (applications expected to open Winter 2027)

You submitApply online when the application opens; eligibility runs through AMNH youth courses (AIS, SNP, EAP, LANG, SAP, HE³AT) or a partner school.

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