Inspire the Next Generation of Scientists
Bring your students to our science exploration classes and tours.
Join us in the Sanford PROMISE Community Lab for tailored, hands-on experiences in the heart Sanford’s working research facility.
Students, teachers, and community groups are invited to learn about our research and what it takes to be a scientist.
High School Research Scholars Program
Are you a high school junior looking for a summer experience? Do you have a passion for science? Are you thinking about pursuing a college degree in science?
This unique 10-week research internship offers a total-immersion experience in real-time laboratory research at Sanford for motivated high school students with an aptitude for biomedical sciences. Work alongside scientists as part of the research team, connect with peers through in-house scientific interest groups, and present your work as a scientific poster at the Sanford Research Symposium. PROMISE Scholars earn 3 undergraduate elective-credits at the University of South Dakota (BIOC192) and are awarded a $2,500 scholarship.
Applicant Requirements:
- Strong interest in a scientific career
- Entering senior year in the fall of the upcoming academic year (home-schooled students are eligible)
- Must be at least 16 years old by June 1
- Committed to participating in the entire 10-week summer program (minimum of 35 hours/week)
- Candidates are encouraged to participate in other Sanford PROMISE programming for an introduction to the research environment. Opportunities include: Research Shadowing Program, Biomedical Research Investigations, Teen Science Café and Community Lecture Series.
Applications
Applications available: October 17
Application deadline: January 31
Applicants will be notified of their status in March.
PROMISE
Sanford PROMISE旨在增加社区对健康科学的理解,提高研究收益的意识,并强调每个研究在我们社会中的作用。我们的项目为所有的学生和教师提供大量的机会与专家联系,体验实际学习和进行真实的研究。
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