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Online Research Programs for High School Students

Nichable lists 13 online research programs for high school students that you can do from anywhere, and 1 of them pays students a wage or stipend. Each one is checked against the organization's own page. Soonest deadlines first.

MIT THINK Scholars Program

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Research· Remote
DeadlineJan 1, 2027
Research· Remote
DeadlineJan 4, 2027

PRIMES-USA

MIT Department of Mathematics
Research· Remote
Opening soon

The Junior Academy

The New York Academy of Sciences
Research· Remote
Opening soon
Research· Costs money· Remote
Opening soon

Pioneer Research Program

Pioneer Academics
Research· Costs money· Remote
Opening soon
Research· Costs money· Remote
DeadlineRolling

INSIGHT High School Program

Harborview Injury Prevention & Research Center
Research· Costs money· Remote
Opening soon
Research· Remote
DeadlineRolling

Waksman Student Scholars Program (vWISE)

Waksman Institute of Microbiology
Research· Costs money· Remote
Opening soon

Mentorship Program

RISE Research
Research· Costs money· Remote
Opening soon
Research· Remote
Opening soon
Research· Paid· Remote
Opening soon

Common questions

Are these online research programs really open to students anywhere?

Each one is listed as remote: you take part online rather than in a particular city. Some still limit eligibility, for example to U.S. residents or certain grades, so check the listing before you apply.

Do any online research programs pay high school students?

Yes. 1 of the 13 listed here pay students a wage or stipend.

How do I apply?

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.