The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Summer Student Program
A competitive research program for high school and undergraduate students in genetics and genomics at JAX campuses.
▌ Editor's read The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Summer Student Program is a prestigious, tuition-free biomedical research program for high school and undergraduate students, operating at their campuses in Bar Harbor, Maine, and Farmington, Connecticut. The program is highly selective, with approximately 40 high school students and 40 undergraduates accepted each year. Students work on independent research projects under the guidance of a faculty mentor, culminating in a scientific presentation and poster. The program is described as a 'rigorous 8-week research experience' and includes a stipend, housing, and travel allowance for participants. As an educational program run by a research institution, it is classified as university-owned. The Jackson Laboratory has a strong social media presence with an Instagram handle @jacksonlab and a Facebook handle TheJacksonLaboratory. Google reviews for 'The Jackson Laboratory' generally reflect positively on its research and educational contributions, with a 4.6-star rating from 100+ reviews, though specific reviews for the Summer Student Program are not readily isolated. The program is an overnight experience, providing housing for participants.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 18+
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Summer Student Program fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given stem program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: STEM
- Ages: 18–0
- Address: 600 Main St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609 OR 400 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032
- Phone: 207-288-6000
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: indoor
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