Eligibility and Requirements
Applications for the July 2027 - June 2028 cohort will open in November.
Eligibility
High school students, located anywhere in the United States, who will be in grades 10-12 next year, are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
The application form consists of a personal statement, mentor preference, and questions about your research interests.
- All applications must be submitted using the link
- Personal Statement (150 words maximum, save and upload to the application form as PDF)
- Resume/CV (upload to the application as PDF)
If selected to join the cohort, you will then be asked to complete and submit the following forms for Human Resources:
- Proof of health insurance
- Please send a photo or a copy of your proof of health insurance
- If you do not have health insurance, please email brainstorm@cumc.columbia.edu and let the coordinator know
- Personal Information Form (PDF format)
- Consent Form (PDF format)
- Academic Approval Form (PDF format)