The High School Research Programme (HSRP) is a highly competitive six-week educational programme for students interested in pursuing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) studies.  

Program Overview

The HSRP programme provides selected students access to a real-world scientific community and research experience that includes:

• Collaboration with National University and Science Centre’s scientific, engineering, and technical staff on hands-on projects that support STEM organisation and the Department of Education’s mission to ensure security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions 
• Research collaboration opportunities are available onsite and remotely.
• Opportunity to share experiences as part of a poster session and/or oral presentation at the conclusion of the programme

Eligibility Criteria

• Recommended for students that have completed 11th grade. Due to Brookhaven National Laboratory safety regulations, students under the age of 18 may not be allowed to perform certain tasks.
• You need to be at least 16 years of age by the start of the programme.
• Available Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the duration of the programme.
• Active health insurance for the duration of the programme.
• This is a commuter programme; transportation and housing are not provided.

Application Requirements

• Before completing the application process, please have the name, zip code and phone number of your school, including the district superintendent’s name and email address. 
• Two recommendation letters from a teacher or mentor (math or science preferred) are required.  Student recommendations are submitted online. Instructions on how to request and submit the recommendation letters are provided in the application confirmation email. 
• Name and email address of your research teacher (if you have one).

Only complete applications will be considered. Students are notified of their acceptance in the programme on a rolling basis. 

Program Audience

11th Grade12th Grade