Jumpstart

Jumpstart is a scientific research skills building program taking place across the spring and summer, and is designed for juniors and seniors attending high school in New York City.

Schedule: March 2026 - August 2026

• The Jumpstart program takes place across two phases, spanning March through August. In the first phase students will work on campus after school (5 hours per week), and in the second phase students will work on campus full-time (~35 hours per week).

Eligibility:

• To be eligible for Jumpstart participation, students must be enrolled as a junior or senior in an NYC high school and be at least 16 years old at the start of the program.