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Research Programs for High School Students in Missouri

Nichable lists 6 research programs for high school students based in Missouri, and all of them pay students. 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

WashU Cancer Research Club CRISPr High School Cancer Research Internship

Cancer Research Club
Research· Paid· St. Louis, MO
Opening soon

Missouri Botanical Garden Shaw Institute for Field Training

Missouri Botanical Garden
Research· Paid· St. Louis, MO
Opening soon

Children's Mercy Summer Training in Academic Research (STAR 2.0)

Children's Mercy Research Institute
Research· Paid· Kansas City, MO
Opening soon

WashU Young Scientist Program Summer Focus

Young Scientist Program
Research· Paid· St. Louis, MO
DeadlineJan 25, 2027

St. Louis Summer Immersion Program in Neurosciences

WashU Medicine
Research· Paid· St. Louis, MO
DeadlineJan 8, 2027

Common questions

Are there paid research programs for high school students in Missouri?

Yes. 6 of the 6 research programs listed in Missouri pay students a wage or stipend.

How do high school students apply to research programs in Missouri?

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.

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