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 California, Berkeley
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University of California, LA
204 Offers to
University of Southern California
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University of Oxford
263 Offers to
University of Cambridge
291 Offers to
LSE
395 Offers to
Imperial College London
814 Offers to
University College London
910 Offers to
King's College London
460 Offers to
Oxbridge
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Northwestern University
155 Offers to
Yale University
154 Offers to
Harvard University
308 Offers to
Columbia University
408 Offers to
University of Pennsylvania
190 Offers to
Brown University
91 Offers to
Dartmouth College
309 Offers to
Cornell University
126 Offers to
Princeton University
218 Offers to
Stanford University
63 Offers to
MIT
232 Offers to
Duke University
167 Offers to
The University of Chicago
178 Offers to
Johns Hopkins University
34 Offers to
California Institute of Technology
511 Offers to
University of California, Berkeley
485 Offers to
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204 Offers to
University of Southern California
197 Offers to
University of Oxford
263 Offers to
University of Cambridge
291 Offers to
LSE
395 Offers to
Imperial College London
814 Offers to
University College London
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King's College London
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Oxbridge
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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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