High School Research Immersion Program (St. Jude Children's Research Hospital)

Research & internship · St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude's High School Research Immersion Program pairs rising seniors from the Memphis area with a research mentor for eight weeks of full-time work in a St. Jude laboratory, clinical, or data-science research program. Students work in pairs, meet with a science educator to reflect on the research experience, and develop a college-application personal statement. The program pays a $4,800 stipend for the 2027 cycle (late May-late July 2027).

Who can apply

GradesJuniors only

Min GPA3

ScopeRegional

StatesTN, MS, AR

FieldsBiomedical Research · Oncology · Data Science · Clinical Research

EligibilityMust be a current junior at a high school in Memphis-Shelby County or nearby TN/MS/AR counties, at least 16, and a US citizen, national, or permanent resident.

Logistics

Cost to youFree; $4,800 stipend

Financial aidNot listed

StipendPaid

FormatCommuter

Length8 weeks, late May-late July, full time

WhereMemphis, TN

Applying

DueDecember 4, 2026

You submitOnline application via ApplyWeb, teacher recommendation, official transcript and written guardian permission if selected.

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