Summer Research Programs for High School Students
Study at Oxford, Cambridge, New York & Singapore Build a Publishable Research Project For students aged 15–17 | Summer 2026 cohorts now open
Why Ambitious Students Choose Indigo Research
Top universities increasingly expect evidence of academic curiosity beyond school.
Indigo programs help students demonstrate exactly that through structured, mentor-guided research experiences.
Program Breakdown
- Original Research Projects Students design and develop their own academic research question, culminating in a publication-ready paper.
- Mentorship From Experts Work alongside researchers, academics, and subject experts guiding every stage of the project.
- Real Academic Outcomes Across past cohorts, 95% of students completed their research projects and submitted their work for publication.
- Stronger University Applications Research experience demonstrates intellectual curiosity valued by universities like Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and Stanford.
Apply for Indigo Summer Research 2026
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Explore Indigo’s Global Summer Research Programs
Indigo’s Summer 2026 programs take place across four global innovation hubs, giving students the opportunity to explore advanced academic subjects while developing their own research project.
Each program is designed for high-performing high school students aged 15–17 who want to explore future academic interests while gaining experience rarely available before university. During these programs, students engage in seminars, workshops, and guided research development with expert mentors, culminating in a university-level research paper. Students can choose from the following destinations and research tracks.
Cambridge — Oxbridge Research Programme Magdalene College, Cambridge Explore subjects including Economics, Business, Sustainability, International Relations, and History while experiencing the Oxbridge academic environment. Dates: July 12–25 Age: 16+
New York — Genetics & CRISPR Research Lab Study genetic engineering and biotechnology, exploring CRISPR and modern advances in life sciences. Dates: July 6–17 or July 20–31 Age: 15–17
Pasadena — Neuroscience Research Lab Examine brain science, cognition, and psychology while developing a neuroscience-focused research project. Dates: June 21–July 3 Age: 15–17
Singapore — Genetics & CRISPR Research Lab Investigate genetics, biotechnology, and biomedical innovation in one of Asia’s leading science hubs. Dates: June 15–26 or June 29–July 10 Age: 15–17
Explore Indigo’s Global Summer Research Programs
Indigo’s Summer 2026 programs take place across four global innovation hubs, giving students the opportunity to explore advanced academic subjects while developing their own research project.
Each program is designed for high-performing high school students aged 15–17 who want to explore future academic interests while gaining experience rarely available before university. During these programs, students engage in seminars, workshops, and guided research development with expert mentors, culminating in a university-level research paper. Students can choose from the following destinations and research tracks.
Cambridge — Oxbridge Research Programme Magdalene College, Cambridge Explore subjects including Economics, Business, Sustainability, International Relations, and History while experiencing the Oxbridge academic environment. Dates: July 12–25 Age: 16+
New York — Genetics & CRISPR Research Lab Study genetic engineering and biotechnology, exploring CRISPR and modern advances in life sciences. Dates: July 6–17 or July 20–31 Age: 15–17
Pasadena — Neuroscience Research Lab Examine brain science, cognition, and psychology while developing a neuroscience-focused research project. Dates: June 21–July 3 Age: 15–17
Singapore — Genetics & CRISPR Research Lab Investigate genetics, biotechnology, and biomedical innovation in one of Asia’s leading science hubs. Dates: June 15–26 or June 29–July 10 Age: 15–17
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Princeton University
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Stanford University
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MIT
229 Offers to
Duke University
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173 Offers to
Johns Hopkins University
31 Offers to
California Institute of Technology
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University of California, Berkeley
464 Offers to
University of California, LA
204 Offers to
University of Southern California
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University of Oxford
258 Offers to
University of Cambridge
261 Offers to
LSE
380 Offers to
Imperial College London
769 Offers to
University College London
852 Offers to
King's College London
453 Offers to
Oxbridge
213 Offers to
Northwestern University
152 Offers to
Yale University
150 Offers to
Harvard University
304 Offers to
Columbia University
406 Offers to
University of Pennsylvania
189 Offers to
Brown University
90 Offers to
Dartmouth College
302 Offers to
Cornell University
125 Offers to
Princeton University
217 Offers to
Stanford University
62 Offers to
MIT
229 Offers to
Duke University
164 Offers to
The University of Chicago
173 Offers to
Johns Hopkins University
31 Offers to
California Institute of Technology
492 Offers to
University of California, Berkeley
464 Offers to
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204 Offers to
University of Southern California
195 Offers to
University of Oxford
258 Offers to
University of Cambridge
261 Offers to
LSE
380 Offers to
Imperial College London
769 Offers to
University College London
852 Offers to
King's College London
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Northwestern University
Is This Program Right for Your Child?
Indigo Summer Labs are designed for students who: -Are 15–17 years old -Want to explore a future major or research interest -Are targeting top US or UK universities -Want to stand out through academic research -Are ready to work at a university level Students leave with: -A completed research project -Academic mentorship experience -Stronger university applications -Clearer academic direction
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