High School Intern Program (UCSF Science & Health Education Partnership)

Summer program · UCSF Science & Health Education Partnership

UCSF's Science & Health Education Partnership (SEP) High School Intern Program matches San Francisco public high school juniors with a UCSF scientist mentor for an eight-week, 35-hour-a-week research project in areas like immunology, neuroscience, cancer, or developmental biology. It's free to participate and interns receive $4,500 upon completing the program. The program is limited to students enrolled in SFUSD or an SF public charter school, and selection is based on maturity, motivation, and interest rather than grades. The 2026 cycle closed February 8; a 2027 interest form is open so students can be notified when the next application opens.

Who can apply

GradesJuniors only

Min GPA—

ScopeRegional

StatesCA

FieldsBiomedical Research · Medicine

EligibilityLimited to students attending SFUSD or an SF public charter high school

SelectivityAbout 25 selected from roughly 50 students interviewed

Logistics

Cost to youFree; $4,500 stipend

Financial aidNot listed

StipendPaid

FormatCommuter

Length8 weeks, 35 hrs/week (summer)

WhereSan Francisco, CA

Applying

DueNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed Feb. 8; interest form open for 2027)

You submitOnline application only; selection is not based on grades or academic achievement.

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