National Youth Science Camp
Free 3-week science camp in West Virginia; students selected as state delegates with all expenses covered.
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Buck Institute for Research on Aging (Summer Scholars)
Located in Novato. Research focuses on molecular biology of aging. Projects involve significant genetics work (CRISPR, gene expression).
Stanford Summer Session (Biology Courses)
8-week college courses at Stanford including Biology in the News for high school students earning real college credit.
UCSF Summer Student Research Program
Formerly CHORI, this is a rigorous 9-week program in Oakland. It focuses heavily on biomedical research, including genetic diseases (e.g., sickle cell, thalassemia).
ACS Project SEED
Paid summer research internship in chemistry and biochemistry labs for economically disadvantaged students with a $4,000 stipend.
Alameda County Science & Engineering Fair
County science fair leading to CSEF and ISEF qualification.
Bay Area BioGENEius Challenge
The most rigorous biotechnology project competition. You must have original research (e.g., from a science fair project) to enter.