Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program
The Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program offers high school and undergraduate students paid, hands-on...
▌ Editor's read The Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program is a highly selective, paid, overnight research program for high school and undergraduate students, offering hands-on experience in biomedical research. The Jackson Laboratory, founded in 1929 by Clarence Cook Little, has been operating for 95 years as an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution. While the specific summer program does not have a Google review rating, The Jackson Laboratory itself has a 4.6-star rating from 104 Google reviews, with reviewers often praising its research environment and contributions to science. The program is not accredited by the ACA, and no state licensing information was found for this specific program. Social media handles include @jacksonlab on Instagram and 'jacksonlaboratory' on Facebook. The program emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute to real scientific projects, culminating in a symposium presentation.
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Since 193195+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 16–18
Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1931 (95 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Academic
- Ages: 16–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 600 Main Street, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Free program with a $7,500 stipend provided. Room, board, and travel are also covered.
↗ What parents like
- $7,500 stipend provided
- Room, board, and travel covered
↘ Watch for
- Highly competitive program
- Application is already closed
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
Frequently asked about Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program
- What ages does Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program accept?
- Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program is open to children ages 16–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program cost?
- Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free program with a $7,500 stipend provided. Room, board, and travel are also covered. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program's hours?
- Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program?
- Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 95 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program provide lunch?
- Yes — Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program offer transportation?
- Jackson Laboratory Summer Student Program provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
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- JAX Summer Student Program · Bar Harbor · Ages 16–20