LEAH project- STEM (Laverty) All Classes-Updated

INTERNSHIP DETAILS The LEAH Project is a STEM, college access, and career readiness program for high school youth typically underrepresented in STEM. We are recruiting for two internships that include biology lab work at Biogen’s Community Lab or biology and data analysis lab work at MIT. Following the summer, youth also receive mentorship opportunities with STEM professionals and future summer internship placements. This is a stipend opportunity; students will earn approximately $2,250 for the summer of 2025. Learn more about the differences between the two internship tracks at the application link.

Eligibility:

  • Must be 16 years old by July 7th, 2025 Rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors (graduating seniors ineligible)
  • Interested in science and have taken a high school biology class
  • Reside in and/or attend school in Massachusetts and be able to travel to Kendall Square Area in Cambridge five days a week in the summer
  • Meet at least one of the following criteria: (1) Be from a racial or ethnic group considered underrepresented in the sciences (2) AND/OR be from an economically disadvantaged background

*No prior lab experience is needed!