Who can apply?
- Current sophomores and juniors who will return to undergraduate study after the program are the regular route.
- Exceptional first-year students with prior independent research may be considered; this is not blanket freshman eligibility.
- International eligibility depends on where the student is enrolled and the laboratory's stated arrangements. Read the current restrictions before applying.
First-year consideration requires prior independent research; ordinary laboratory coursework alone should not be presented as that experience.
Dates, pay & program timing
The 2027 program runs June 7–August 7. The published $7,000 stipend includes room and board. The complete application and letters are due January 15, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Pacific.
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How to apply to Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
- Confirm your class-year route and whether you will return to college after the summer.
- Draft the approximately 600-word personal statement and arrange two references from math or science professors early.
- Upload the requested grade record and submit before the cutoff; a submitted application cannot be edited.
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How to prepare a stronger application
Build the statement around one scientific question and the methods you want to learn. First-year applicants should define their independent research contribution precisely.
Give each recommender a short research-interest note and enough time to submit. Track their letters separately from your own form.
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Make it a plan.
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