Summer Student Program at the Jackson Laboratory

What’s SSP All About?

The Summer Student Program is designed for students who want to immerse themselves in genetics and genomics research. It emphasizes laboratory discovery, communication of knowledge, and professional growth.

Research that YOU can do

Students participate in an ongoing research program with the support of an experienced scientific mentor. They develop an independent project, implement their plan, analyze the data, and report the results. At the end of the summer, they present their findings to researchers, other students, and parents.

Engage and Learn with Students from all over the Country

Every year, a group of approximately 40 undergraduate and high school students are chosen from all over the United States. These students meet and connect with other research-focused students from a wide array of backgrounds and they quickly form a community of motivated science scholars.

One Program, Two Campuses

The Summer Student Program is available at The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine and The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut. Outside the laboratory, there is much to explore. Depending on the location, students can visit the sights of Boston, New York, or the trails and vistas of Acadia National Park.

Learn about the full history of the Summer Student Program and High Seas.

Ready to Apply?

Applications for consideration in the 2025 Summer Student Program on the Bar Harbor, ME and Farmington, CT campuses will open in late October 2024. The deadline is January 27, 2025 5:00pm (EST). Please visit the admission page to learn more.