Broad Institute Scientific Internship Program

The **Broad Institute Scientific Internship Program** offers high school students the chance to gain hands-on experience in a world-class genomics research environment. Interns work alongside scientists, computational biologists, and research staff on real projects related to **genomics**, **biomedical research**, and **data science**. Depending on placement, students may assist with lab experiments, help analyze biological data, or contribute to ongoing research questions that connect biology, technology, and medicine. This program is well suited for students who are: - Strongly interested in **STEM**, especially biology, chemistry, computer science, or math - Curious about how research is conducted in a professional lab - Comfortable with careful, detail-oriented work and learning new technical skills Participation can strengthen a student’s **college application** by demonstrating sustained interest in scientific research, exposure to advanced lab or computational techniques, and the ability to work in a professional research setting. Students gain insight into potential STEM majors and careers, build relationships with mentors, and learn how large-scale research collaborations operate. The program is especially valuable for students who want to move beyond classroom science and experience how scientific questions are developed, tested, and communicated in a leading research institute.