Summer Research Programmes for 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 programmes help students demonstrate exactly that through structured, mentor-guided research experiences.
Programme Breakdown
- Students design and develop their own academic research question, culminating in a publication-ready paper.
- Work alongside researchers, academics, and subject experts guiding every stage of the project.
- Across past cohorts, 95% of students completed their research projects and submitted their work for publication.
- Research experience demonstrates intellectual curiosity valued by universities like Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and Stanford.
Apply for Indigo Summer Research 2026
Complete the form to book a short call with our team. We’ll help you choose the right programme and walk you through the next steps.
Explore Indigo’s Global Summer Research Programmes
Indigo’s Summer 2026 programmes take place across four global innovation hubs, giving students the opportunity to explore advanced academic subjects while developing their own research project.
Each programme is designed for high-performing secondary school students aged 15–17 who want to explore future academic interests while gaining experience rarely available before university. During these programmes, 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 Programmes
Indigo’s Summer 2026 programmes take place across four global innovation hubs, giving students the opportunity to explore advanced academic subjects while developing their own research project.
Each programme is designed for high-performing secondary school students aged 15–17 who want to explore future academic interests while gaining experience rarely available before university. During these programmes, 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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MIT
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Johns Hopkins University
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California Institute of Technology
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University of Southern California
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University of Oxford
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University of Cambridge
264 Offers to
LSE
380 Offers to
Imperial College London
774 Offers to
University College London
861 Offers to
King's College London
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Oxbridge
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Northwestern University
152 Offers to
Yale University
150 Offers to
Harvard University
305 Offers to
Columbia University
407 Offers to
University of Pennsylvania
189 Offers to
Brown University
90 Offers to
Dartmouth College
303 Offers to
Cornell University
125 Offers to
Princeton University
217 Offers to
Stanford University
62 Offers to
MIT
230 Offers to
Duke University
164 Offers to
The University of Chicago
174 Offers to
Johns Hopkins University
31 Offers to
California Institute of Technology
494 Offers to
University of California, Berkeley
471 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
264 Offers to
LSE
380 Offers to
Imperial College London
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University College London
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King's College London
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Is This Programme 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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