High School Scientific Training and Enrichment Program (HISTEP)​​

High School Scientific Training and Enrichment Program (HISTEP)

Application Link	High School Scientific Training and Enrichment Program (HISTEP)
Program Description	The goal of HiSTEP is to expand the pipeline of students interested in biomedical and healthcare careers by providing opportunities for high school students from schools with large populations of financially-disadvantaged students. We encourage current high school juniors interested in STEM-M (science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medically-related) fields to apply. HiSTEP students will take part in a six-week, part-time virtual summer internship located on the main NIH campus in Bethesda, MD from July 1 to August 2, 2024. In addition to participating in workshops and lectures, HiSTEP students will explore the breadth of the scientific enterprise, the importance of biomedical research, and many STEM-M careers. Students will receive a stipend determined by their education level completed prior to starting at NIH. The HiSTEP application opens on November 1, 2023 and closes on February 1, 2024.
Application Due Date	January 12, 2024
Eligibility	Students must: Be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents of the U.S. Be 17 years or older on June 15th, 2022 Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).(Students with a GPA between 2.75 and 3.0 should apply if their grades have shown steady improvement.) Attend a school where 30% or more of the student body participates in the Federal Free/Reduced Lunch Program. (Please talk to your principal or school counselor to find out if your school is eligible.) Live in Virginia, Maryland, or Washington DC within 40 miles of the main NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. (Only students living with their parents or legal guardians with primary residence in the DMV area are eligible.) Students should talk with their principal or guidance counselor to make certain they fulfill all eligibility criteria.
Length	Six weeks
Award Benefits	Students will receive stipends determined by their education level completed prior to starting at the NIH and the number of hours (25) they spend in the program each week.
How to Apply	To apply for HiSTEP, complete the NIH High School Summer Internship (HS-SIP) application. You MUST choose ‘HiSTEP’ in Item 9 of the application to be considered for this program. For help preparing your application, please read the application FAQs. Potential applicants, high school teachers, and guidance counselors are also welcome to  contact the Office of Intramural Training and Education with questions.