SIMR offers a unique opportunity for high school students to conduct cutting-edge, hands-on biomedical research with Stanford faculty in a highly selective, no-cost program.
The Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) is an intensive eight-week commuter internship for high school juniors and seniors. Participants engage in hands-on biomedical research under the guidance of Stanford faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and researchers. The program aims to increase interest in biological sciences and medicine and provide an understanding of how scientific research is performed. Students work approximately 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, in assigned labs. Activities include conducting experiments, learning various techniques like PCR and 3D printing, reviewing scientific literature, and developing critical thinking and technical communication skills. In addition to lab work, students attend safety training, institute-specific lectures, joint SIMR lectures on careers in science and medicine, and seminars on graduate/medical school pathways. The program culminates in a poster session where students present their research findings to the Stanford community.
A typical day involves approximately 8 hours of hands-on research in a Stanford lab, conducting experiments and learning techniques, with some days including morning lectures or seminars.
This program is best for highly talented high school juniors and seniors with a strong interest in medical laboratory research and a desire to contribute to the medical community.
Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford University
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