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Neurology High School Scholars Program (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
Research & internship · Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)CHOP's Neurology High School Scholars Program places students with neurologists or neuroscientists for a five-week internship combining a basic-science or clinical research project with physician shadowing and a weekly educational session, ending in a poster presentation. The program pays a $1,000 stipend and is free to attend. It is paused for 2026 and resumes in July 2027.
Who can apply
GradesGrades 10–12
Min GPA—
ScopeNational
StatesAll states
FieldsNeurology · Neuroscience · Clinical Research
EligibilityMust be at least 16 and able to travel to CHOP up to 5 days a week; must pass background and immunization clearances (including FBI fingerprinting and child-abuse clearances).
Logistics
Cost to youFree; $1,000 stipend
Financial aidNot listed
StipendPaid
FormatCommuter
Length5 weeks, summer (resumes July 2027)
WherePhiladelphia, PA
Applying
DueNot yet posted (paused for 2026, resumes July 2027)