The Neurology High School Scholars Program is pausing for 2026. We will resume in July 2027!

 Ask-A-Neurologist Day will still be held on Monday Jun 29, 2026. Details will be shared on this site soon.  

About the Program

The Neurology High School Scholars Program offers the opportunity for high school students to complete a five-week paid internship ($1,000 stipend) working closely with a neurologist or neuroscientist on a basic science or clinical research project, shadowing physicians, and attending a weekly educational session. Students will prepare a poster presentation outlining their project results and present the poster at a conference at the end of the 5-week session.

Anyone applying must be a current high school sophomore, junior, or senior and must be 16 years of age by the start of the program. Applicants are not required to live in Philadelphia, however, they must have the means to travel to and from CHOP up to 5 days per week. Selected students will be required to pass non-traditional personnel clearances (including, but not limited to: immunizations, FBI fingerprinting, child abuse clearances, and other background checks). There may be research and other training requirements, depending on the student project.

If you have any questions about the program, please feel free to contact the Administrative Director for Neuroscience Research, Samantha Ferrante, at ferrante@chop.edu.