INDEPENDENT SCIENCE RESEARCH PROGRAM
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The Independent Science Research Program is open to highly skilled, motivated, and dedicated students of science in Classes XI–XII. Students apply to the program during the spring of their sophomore year. By applying to the program, students indicate an intention to commit at least six to eight weeks to intensive science research during the summer between Class XI and Class XII. While most research placements involve a lab setting, field placements may also be possible.
Expectations
Students accepted to the Independent Science Research Program are expected to:
Enroll in Science Seminar during both your junior and senior year.
Enroll in Biotechnology during the spring semester of Class XI.
Participate in primary science research for six to eight weeks during the summer between Class XI and XII. Students may also continue their laboratory research in the summer after Class XII pending approval from the lab.
Apply
The application deadline for the 2025–2026 school year is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
The Independent Science Research Program is open to Nightingale students only.
If you have any questions, please e-mail science faculty member Dr. Naomi Kohen at nkohen@nightingale.org.
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