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Free Programs for High School Students in the Research Triangle

Nichable lists 12 programs, internships, research programs, competitions and volunteer opportunities for high school students based in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and Cary. None of them lists a cost to take part, and 2 state outright that they're free. Each one is checked against the organization's own page.

NCMA Teen Arts Council

North Carolina Museum of Art
Program· Raleigh, NC
Opening soon

Duke University Neuroscience Experience

Duke Institute for Brain Sciences
Research· Paid· Durham, NC
Opening soon

Duke Research in Engineering Program (DukeREP)

Department of Biomedical Engineering
Research· Paid· Durham, NC
Opening soon
Research· Paid· Durham, NC
Opens Nov 16, 2026 · Due Jan 6, 2027

NC Museum of Natural Sciences Junior Interpreters

North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
Volunteer· Raleigh, NC
Opening soon · Due Mar 22, 2027
Volunteer· Raleigh, NC
DeadlineRolling

Summer Camp Youth Volunteers

Museum of Life and Science
Volunteer· Durham, NC
Opening soon

Teen Play Corps

Marbles Kids Museum
Volunteer· Raleigh, NC
Opening soon

Teen Volunteers

Durham County Library
Volunteer· Durham, NC
DeadlineRolling

North Carolina Senate Page Program

North Carolina General Assembly
Program· Paid· Raleigh, NC
DeadlineRolling
Research· Paid· Raleigh, NC
Opening soon
Volunteer· Chapel Hill, NC
Opening soon

Common questions

Are these programs really free for high school students in the Research Triangle?

None of these 12 listings names tuition or a required fee. Listings that charge say so in a cost line and are labeled "Costs money", so they aren't on this page. Smaller costs such as travel or materials can still apply, so confirm on the organization's page before you apply.

How do high school students apply to free programs in the Research Triangle?

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.