Heithoff-Brody High School Scholars Program

Organization: The Salk Institute – Click here to apply

Application Deadline: March 5th, 2025

Overview: The Heithoff-Brody High School Scholars Program is an eight-week paid internship at the Salk Institute, providing high school students with hands-on experience in scientific research. Participants work under the mentorship of Salk scientists, developing key skills for careers in STEM.

Key Information:

• Location: Salk Institute, La Jolla, CA

• Modality: In-person

• Compensation: Paid internship

• Time Commitment: 8 weeks (June 16 – August 8, 2025)

Eligibility Requirements:

• Open to high school students

• Required application materials:

• Resume (1-2 pages)

• Short answer responses (200 words each)

• One letter of recommendation

• Unofficial school transcript (PDF format)