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Research Programs for High School Students in Kansas City

Nichable lists 4 research programs for high school students based in Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe and Lawrence, and 3 of them pay students a wage or stipend. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

UMKC STAHR High School Scholars Program

STAHR (Students Training in Academia, Health, and Research), University of Missouri-Kansas City
Research· Paid· Kansas City, MO
Opens Nov 15, 2026
Research· Paid· Kansas City, MO
Opening soon

KU PKD Center Summer Research Internship

University of Kansas Medical Center
Research· Kansas City, KS
DeadlineFeb 26, 2027

KU Cancer Center ACE High School Summer Research Program

The University of Kansas Cancer Center
Research· Paid· Kansas City, KS
Opening soon · Due Mar 1, 2027

Common questions

Are there paid research programs for high school students in Kansas City?

Yes. 3 of the 4 research programs listed in Kansas City pay students a wage or stipend.

How do high school students apply to research programs in Kansas City?

Each listing is run by its own organization and you apply on that organization's site. A free Nichable account shows each listing's deadline and how to apply, and lets you save and track them.