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ThinkNeuro: Neuroscience and CS Research
Overview
A 10-week remote research internship program offering two tracks: Neuroscience Bibliometrics (NSB) with faculty mentorship from Harvard and Stanford Medicine, and Computer & Software Engineering (CSE) with industry mentors from OpenAI, Google, and Duolingo. Students build research portfolios, develop technical skills, and prepare work for conference presentations.
At a glance
Deadline
Sep 4297 days
Sessions
Jan, Sep8 wk sessions
Formats
Online
Location
Online
Cost
$500–$1,499from $295
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, College
Acceptance
23% acceptance rate for Summer 2026 Intensive cohort; Regular cohort rate not disclosed. Cohorts capped for quality mentorship.
Application requirements
Application Form
Online application required
Prior Experience
No prior research or coding experience required; 57% of Fall 2025 cohort was first-time researchers
Academic Level
Open to high school students (grades 9–12), undergraduates, post-baccalaureate, and recent college graduates
Cost & sessions
Two pricing tiers per track: Regular (self-paced) $295; Intensive (faculty/industry mentorship) $895. Fall 2026 rates shown; 33% increase effective Spring 2027. Merit-based scholarships available to Intensive cohort applicants in Early Decision round. Need-based aid covers 100% tuition for students with SAT/ACT fee waiver, Federal Pell Grant recipients, or household incomes typically below $60,000/year.
Financial aid
Merit-based scholarships available exclusively to Fall Intensive applicants in Early Decision round, awarded based on academic achievement and essays. Need-based financial aid covers 100% tuition for students with SAT/ACT fee waivers, Federal Pell Grant recipients, or household incomes typically below $60,000 USD/year (adjusted for family size).
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