Science Research Mentoring Program (SRMP) @ the American Museum of Natural History

The Science Research Mentoring Program (SRMP) at the American Museum of Natural History is an opportunity for New York City high school students to conduct one year (August–June) of scientific research with Museum scientists. High school students get paid to learn how to conduct research, work with peers and scientist mentors

Compensation:

Participants are eligible to receive 1 CUNY Lehman College credit at no cost to them
Earn a monetary stipend ($2500) upon completion of research and program requirements

Schedule:

Students start with the Summer Institute in August, meeting Monday - Friday from 10 am-4 pm.
During the Summer Institute, students tell us their top choices for a mentor and research project from the list of available projects. In September students and mentors set their schedule for the year. Teams meet twice each week after school. These meetings are often 4-6 pm or 5-7 pm during the week and are scheduled according to the mentor’s availability. These meetings go from September through June, with breaks during school breaks.
The whole group also meets one to two times each month on Friday afternoons for workshops and advisory sessions. These include communication workshops, discussions of equity in science, and career exploration.

Eligibility:

Must live and go to school in New York City
Be in the 10th or 11th Grade, and be passing your classes for the last three or more semesters
You must ALSO meet at least one requirement from the list below:
To be eligible a) applicants must have completed and/or are taking a course in any of the following programs:
AIS (Adventures in Science)
SNP (Science and Nature Program)
EAP (Early Adventures Program)
LANG Program
SAP (Science Alliance Program)
HE³AT (Healthcare, Energy, Education, Environment, Agriculture, and Technology); OR:
Attend one of the following high schools or partner programs listed here