About this opportunity

The JAX Summer Student Program (SSP) is designed for intellectually curious undergraduate and graduating high school seniors eager to explore how genetics and genomics shape biological systems - and who want to grow as independent researchers in a collaborative environment. The program emphasizes laboratory discovery, scientific communication and personal growth in a team environment.The 10-week program is offered on two campuses - The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, Maine, and the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, Farmington, Connecticut..Participants receive a stipend and all other costs including room and board, travel, and research supplies are also covered.