Below is a list of current program partnerships managed by the OSEE that are currently recruiting research contacts. These are organized by academic level and current recruitment period.
If you are interested in participating in any of these programs, please don't hesitate to reach out directly to the OSEE at osee@bilh.org
This list is updated as the OSEE conducts preliminary meetings with partners. The OSEE is currently sourcing interested research mentors for these programs; programs that indicate paid are directly funded by the partner.
HMS Project Success: Project Success | Office for Culture and Community Engagement
Time Period: Summer 2027
Level: High School
About the program: Since 1993, Project Success has been a summer research program for current high school juniors and seniors who reside in Boston or Cambridge, MA. Project Success students undertake paid internships in Harvard Medical School (HMS) and HMS-affiliated science laboratories under the mentorship of science professionals. The program also provides exciting STEM group learning experiences and educational and career guidance.
DF-HCC CURE: CURE - Summer Only - Harvard Cancer Consortium
Time Period: Summer 2027
Level: High School- Undergraduate
About the program: The Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Program is a full-time, paid, rigorous 7-11 week summer research internship for students interested in pursuing a career in scientific research. Through engagement in mentored summer cancer research projects, scientific and professional skills training, and networking and social events, students will acquire scientific knowledge and technical skills and increase their understanding of how to conduct biomedical research.
Pathways Initiative: Empowering Students with The Pathway Initiative (TPI)
Time Period: Summer 2027
About the program: We aim to increase access for talented and motivated, yet underserved, students, to help them achieve their career potential in medicine, the life sciences, and biotechnology, and support their return to medically underserved communities, increasing health care access for all. The Pathway Initiative currently serves students in Massachusetts, with the goal of expanding to support students nationwide.
Research Science Institute (RSI): Research Science Institute | Center for Excellence in Education
Time Period: Summer 2027
About the program: Each summer, 100 of the world's most accomplished high school students gather at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for the Research Science Institute (RSI). In 2027, CEE is expanding the RSI to Stanford for 50 young scholars. RSI is the first cost-free to students, summer science & engineering program to combine on-campus course work in scientific theory with off-campus work in science and technology research.
