Research
LLP (Laboratory Learning Program)
LLP is a 5 to 6 weeks commuter program run by Princeton University Science Outreach. Open to: local New Jersey high school students age 16 or older.
- Last cycle's deadline
- March 15, 2026, 11:59 pm E
- 2027 date not posted yet
- Cost
- Free
- Who can apply
- See details
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 5 to 6 weeks
- Commuter
What students do
Local students join an ongoing research project in a Princeton science or engineering lab under faculty and staff supervision. Each lab sets its own schedule, and students submit a two-page research summary at the end.
- Science research
- Engineering research
- Laboratory research
Key facts
- Run by
- Princeton University Science Outreach
- Where
- Princeton, NJ (commuter)
- Who can apply
- Local New Jersey high school students age 16 or olderMust be 16 or older by June 15, a U.S. citizen (green cards not accepted), and enrolled in a local New Jersey high school near the university.
- Dates
- Set by each lab; typically 5 to 6 weeks over the summerThese are the 2026 dates. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
- Cost
- Free; housing and transportation are not provided
- Deadline
- March 15, 2026, 11:59 pm ESTThis was last cycle’s deadline. The 2027 date is not posted yet.Application opens February 15, 2027.
- Selectivity
- The site says over 3,000 students apply to this program and not all are accepted.
Official program siteOfficial application pagePrinceton University admissions profile
What the application asks for
- Parent or financial forms
One online application per student; transcripts and recommendations are not accepted at application, and parents must provide proof of local housing and transportation.
How a mentor helps with your LLP application
- Decide whether LLP fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
Email me the LLP deadlines and requirements
A link to this page, plus our list of similar programs.
Similar programs
| Program | Where | Who can apply | Cost | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEOPArmy Educational Outreach Program | Multiple locationsCommuter | Current high school students (also open to undergraduates) | Free with stipend | Varies by position; applications are always openLast cycle’s date |
| Clark ScholarsTexas Tech University | Lubbock, TXResidential | Rising high school seniors and recent high school graduates | Free with stipend | February 15, 2027, 11:59 pm CT |
| GarciaGarcia Center for Polymers at Engineered Interfaces, Stony Brook University | Stony Brook, NYResidential or commuter | High school students at least 16 years old | Paid | Not posted |
| REACHScripps Research | La Jolla, CACommuter | High school students at least 16 years old | Free with stipend | March 22, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| RIBSUniversity of Chicago Summer Session | Chicago, ILResidential | 10th and 11th grade students | Paid, aid available | Priority February 11, 2026; regular March 12, 2026Last cycle’s date |
| RISEBoston University Summer Term | Boston, MAResidential or commuter | Current high school juniors (entering senior year) | Paid, aid available | February 3, 2027, 11:59 pm Eastern |
Frequently asked questions
When is the LLP application deadline?
The 2027 deadline has not been posted. Last cycle's deadline was March 15, 2026, 11:59 pm EST, and most programs keep a similar date from year to year.
How much does LLP cost?
Free; housing and transportation are not provided.
Who can apply to LLP?
Local New Jersey high school students age 16 or older. Must be 16 or older by June 15, a U.S. citizen (green cards not accepted), and enrolled in a local New Jersey high school near the university.
What does the LLP application require?
Parent or financial forms. One online application per student; transcripts and recommendations are not accepted at application, and parents must provide proof of local housing and transportation.
How hard is it to get into LLP?
The site says over 3,000 students apply to this program and not all are accepted.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
