Harvard Medical School Project Success

An excellent fit for Boston or Cambridge high school juniors and seniors from backgrounds underrepresented in medicine or disadvantaged backgrounds who want a paid laboratory research internship.

• Current high school junior or senior
• At least 16 years old by July 8
• Resides in Boston or Cambridge, MA
• Particularly for students from a racial/ethnic background underrepresented in medicine and/or a disadvantaged background
• GPA of 2.70 or higher
• Completed courses in biology, algebra, and chemistry
• Able to commit to the entire summer program, full time (7 hours per day)

• Paid summer internship in HMS or HMS-affiliated science laboratories
• Mentorship from science professionals

• Fully completed online application
• A recommendation from a science teacher (submitted via the provided link)
• School transcript from 9th grade onward, sent electronically by a school guidance counselor

• Start early so your guidance counselor has time to send the transcript electronically before the deadline.
• Ask your science teacher for the recommendation well in advance and share why the program matters to you.
• Highlight your interest in biomedical science and relevant coursework (biology, algebra, chemistry).
• Double-check the residency (Boston/Cambridge) and age-by-July-8 requirements before applying.
• Confirm all components were received — incomplete applications by the deadline aren't considered.

Running since 1993. For 2026: application deadline February 4, 2026; program dates June 29 – August 14, 2026. Contact: projectsuccess_occe@hms.harvard.edu (HMS Office for Culture and Community Engagement).