Northeastern University offers three summer STEM programs for middle-school and high-school students (free, but with a commitment fee to ensure attendance)– and two paid summer research opportunities for college students:

• Young Scholar’s Program (YSP) for Boston-area students entering Grade 12, to provide hands-on laboratory research, career exploration, and field trips for future scientists and engineers.  The program runs June 26 – August 3. Apply (online, in one sitting, answering these questions) by March 31, including transcript and two teacher recommendations. $150 commitment fee.
• Summer STEM Program (NUSSP) for historically under-served and under-represented students entering Grades 6-8 who live within 30 miles of Northeastern University, to educate them in STEM skills, engage them in the practical aspects of STEM, teach them about college life, and inspire them to pursue STEM fields.  It runs 8AM-4PM on these days:  May 20, June 3, 17, and 26-30.  Apply by March 31., including essay and two teacher recommendations. $50 commitment fee.
• Imagining the Future of Transportation Program (IFTP) for students entering Grades 9-10 living within 30 miles of Northeastern University, to offer project-based engineering focused on transportation, along with an introduction to college life. July 17-28. This program is conditional on receipt of grant funding.  Apply by March 31.

• Research Experience for Undergraduates — Data-Driven Discovery for college students entering sophomore year. 10-week, multi-disciplinary research experience in Big Data analytics. June 5 – August 11.  $5000 stipend with housing provided and travel support as needed.  Apply by February 24., including online form, resume, transcript, a letter of recommendation, and one-page statement of interest.
• Electrical & Computer Engineering at Northeastern Transformational Experiences in Research (ENTER) for college students entering junior and senior years in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related departments. 8-10-week research program working with Northeastern faculty and graduate students. Stipends up to $5000 with housing and professional-development program. The program runs from early June to mid-August. Review the available research projects and apply with two letters of recommendation by March 3.