Johns Hopkins Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE)

The Summer Academic Research Experience (SARE) at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine gives high school students, primarily from the greater Baltimore area, eight weeks of hands-on biomedical research on the East Baltimore campus, alongside coursework in scientific writing, data analysis, math, and bioethics, with about 70% of time spent in the lab. Scholars are identified in part through partner Baltimore organizations and schools, plus a general online application. It's built for students whose household income is at or below 200% of the federal poverty line and who meet an added hardship criterion, such as being first-generation college-bound, having an incarcerated parent, or a family health crisis. There's no cost to participate, and scholars receive a $3,000 stipend on completion, though housing isn't provided. The 2026 application closed March 1; 2027 dates were not yet posted.

Who can apply

FieldsBiomedical Research · Medicine

EligibilityHousehold income at or below 200% of the federal poverty line, plus an added hardship criterion (e.g. first-generation college-bound)

Logistics

Applying

You submitOnline application with income documentation and a personal statement.