ASDRP - Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program
Nonprofit research institute where HS students work on year-round or summer research projects (chemistry, materials, bio, etc.), often publishing or presenting at conferences.
Applications must be submitted before posted deadlines
Apply here: https://www.asdrp.org/apply
Weekly and mandatory colloquia on Tuesdays
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