Program Length: Most researchers stay in ASDRP year-round and for multiple years.

Sponsor: Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program (ASDRP)

Location:

• Students in the Bay Area, California, the United States, and Europe/North America are admitted
• Individuals who are from outside of the Bay Area may work remotely.

Admissions Requirements:  

• ASDRP values diversity, rigour, and passion in its student researchers, and firmly believes in accessibility to opportunities in STEM for all.
• Test scores, grade point averages, and involvement in academic competitions are not defining criteria for admissions.
• Welcome, all high schoolers interested in doing something meaningful with their time in the summer or after hours during the school year

Admissions Deadline:

• General deadlines: Mid-April (summer), Mid-August (autumn), and end of December (spring)
• Priority deadlines: Early Feb and Early March (summer), mid July (for the autumn program), and mid Nov (for the spring program)

Highlight:

The Aspiring Scholars Directed Research Program (ASDRP) is a nonprofit research institute in Fremont, California, offering a hands-on summer STEM research experience for high school students in grades 9 through 12. Students from the Bay Area, across the United States, and internationally can join either in person or remotely to participate in summer STEM research across subjects such as biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, and psychology. Each participant is paired with a mentor from academia or industry to complete an original summer STEM research project. With access to over four million dollars in lab equipment, students engage in real-world science while developing technical skills and independence. Many go on to publish their work or present at conferences, highlighting the impact of their summer STEM research. The program includes departments such as Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry and Physics, and Computer Science and Engineering. ASDRP supports students throughout the research process and fosters a collaborative environment. Whether you are coding, working in the lab, or analyzing data, this summer STEM research opportunity prepares you for college-level work and beyond. Through summer STEM research, students gain confidence, experience, and a deeper understanding of the scientific process. If you’re ready to get started, apply here.

Cost: None