Research
Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR)
Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) is a research run by Stanford University School of Medicine. Open to: 16 and up.
- Who can join
- 16 and up
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Opens seasonally
- Season
- Summer
- Cost
- Stipends available
About the program
SIMR is an eight-week summer research internship at Stanford for high school juniors and seniors. It accepts applicants from across the U.S. but favors Bay Area students.
Students complete a medically oriented research project with a mentor in a Stanford research lab.
Key facts
- Run by
- Stanford University School of Medicine
- Where
- Stanford, CA
- Who can join
- 16 and upCurrent juniors or seniors (as of fall 2026), 16 or older by the start date, living in and attending high school in the U.S., U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Selection will heavily favor local (Bay Area) students.
- Commitment
- June 7 - July 29, 2027 (8 weeks, tentative); must start on the first day
- Applications
- Application releases December 18, 2026 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)Deadline: Late February 2027
- Cost
- Stipends available
- To apply
- Online application
- Good fit for
- Pre-Med, Biology and Environmental Science
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
Similar opportunities
- Boston University Summer Term Academic Immersion: Introduction to Medicine
Summer program · Boston, MA
- Who can join
- Grades 11 to 12
- When to apply
- Applications open December 17 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Partners for the Future
Research · Cold Spring Harbor, NY
- Who can join
- Grade 12
- When to apply
- School year
- Emory University Pre-College Program Emory Pre-Med Institute
Summer program · Atlanta, GA
- Who can join
- Not posted
- When to apply
- All applicants notified on the same day (February 9); enrollment continues until all 25 seats are filled (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Georgetown University Summer Programs Medical Academy
Summer program · Washington, DC
- Who can join
- 15 and up
- When to apply
- Summer
- Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)
Competition · Nationwide
- Who can join
- Not posted
- When to apply
- School year
- McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) High School Summer Research Program
Research · Houston, TX
- Who can join
- 16 and up
- When to apply
- January 15, 2027
| Opportunity | Where | Who can join | Commitment | When to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University Summer Term Academic Immersion: Introduction to MedicineSummer program · University lab | Boston, MA | Grades 11 to 12 | Three weeks (2027 sessions listed: June 27 - July 16 and July 18 - August 6 residential; June 28 - July 16 and July 19 - August 6 commuter) | Applications open December 17 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Partners for the FutureResearch · University lab | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | Grade 12 | Minimum 10 hours per week, September through March of senior year | School year |
| Emory University Pre-College Program Emory Pre-Med InstituteSummer program · University lab | Atlanta, GA | Not posted | 3 weeks; residential with a commuter option | All applicants notified on the same day (February 9); enrollment continues until all 25 seats are filled (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) |
| Georgetown University Summer Programs Medical AcademySummer program · University lab | Washington, DC | 15 and up | 1 week (2026 sessions: June 21-27, July 5-11, July 12-18) | Summer |
| Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS)Competition · University lab | Nationwide | Not posted | Not posted | School year |
| McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston (Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) High School Summer Research ProgramResearch · University lab | Houston, TX | 16 and up | 4 weeks, June 7 - July 2, 2027 | January 15, 2027 |
Pre-Med opportunitiesBiology and Environmental Science opportunitiesEvery opportunity
Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR)?
16 and up. Current juniors or seniors (as of fall 2026), 16 or older by the start date, living in and attending high school in the U.S., U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Selection will heavily favor local (Bay Area) students.
How many hours does Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) require?
June 7 - July 29, 2027 (8 weeks, tentative); must start on the first day
When does Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR) take applications?
Application releases December 18, 2026 (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability) Deadline: Late February 2027.
What do you need to apply?
Online application.
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Stanford University School of Medicine Stanford Institutes of Medicine Summer Research Program (SIMR)”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/stanford-simr.
When quoting a figure, include its data year and population, and retain its source link. Reuse terms.
