SIMR - Bioengineering Track
8-week paid internship. The Bioengineering/Bioinformatics track is heavy on computational modeling of biological data.
The Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) is an eight-week program
high school students with a broad range of experiences, interests and backgrounds are invited to perform basic research
Students must currently be juniors or seniors (as of the fall of 2025)
How to Apply
- Check eligibility requirements
- Complete online application starting Dec 19, 2025
- Submit application by February 21, 2026
- Wait for decision notification in early April 2026
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