Research Stanford Medicine
Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program
Eight-week mentored research placement in a Stanford lab spanning immunology, cancer biology, neuroscience, and bioengineering. Free, with special consideration for Bay Area students.
A clearer starting point
What this opportunity is really like
Here’s the short version before you leave Pathfind to investigate the official details.
What you would do
You spend eight weeks in a Stanford lab on a mentored research placement, working in an area such as immunology, cancer biology, neuroscience, or bioengineering. The experience is built around a specific lab placement rather than a broad survey of medicine, so the exact project depends on the research area you join.
Why it might be worth your time
It's an eight-week Stanford lab placement that costs nothing, and the record notes special consideration for Bay Area students. That combination makes the program especially relevant if you want a sustained research experience without tuition, while still needing to check the current eligibility details.
Is it a good fit?
Listed for grades 11–12 with biology and medicine interests, and Bay Area students are considered with that priority in mind. It is a better match for a student ready to spend most of a summer in one research setting than for someone looking for a short class or a general campus tour.
Planning a summer around this? See the summer medical research programs for high school students it appears in, alongside the other verified options.