High School Graduate Research Program (Van Andel Institute)

Research & internship · Van Andel Institute

Van Andel Institute's High School Graduate Research Program places recent high school graduates from the Grand Rapids area in its labs for eight weeks of full-time, paid biomedical research alongside professional scientists. It pays $15/hour with free parking, and only 10 spots are available. Applicants must be at least 17, graduating high school by the end of the 2026-27 school year, hold a 3.0 GPA, and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents with work authorization; a completed biology or chemistry course is preferred. The 2027 application window runs January through mid-March, with offers going out in May.

Who can apply

GradesSeniors only

Min GPA3

ScopeRegional

StatesMI

FieldsBiomedical Research · Life Sciences

EligibilityGeared toward graduating seniors from the Grand Rapids, MI area; U.S. citizens or permanent residents with work authorization (no visa sponsorship).

Selectivity10 positions available each summer

Logistics

Cost to youFree; $15/hour paid

Financial aidNot listed

StipendPaid

FormatCommuter

Length8 weeks, June-July (summer)

WhereGrand Rapids, MI

Applying

OpensOpens January 2027

DueRolling window: applications open Jan., close mid-March 2027

You submitOnline application plus a high school transcript showing coursework and GPA.

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