TO APPLY:

Once you have found a project that interests you, email the following documents to quest@questsri.org: 
1. One-page Resume 
Your resume should include your full name, current school, relevant courses taken (if any) with grades, relevant experience (if any), and extracurricular activities.

2. One-page Letter of Interest 
Your letter of interest should mention the project(s) that you are interested in and answer the following questions:
- What makes you a good candidate for the position?
- Why should you be selected?
- How do you think this experience may be beneficial to you?

3. Unofficial High School/College Transcript

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ELIGIBILITY:

​All college students and high school students in 10th grade and up are eligible to apply.

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SELECTION PROCESS:

Selected candidates may be asked to have one letter of recommendation submitted on their behalf and/or may be called for an interview. 
At Quest Student Research Institute, we use a two step selection process:

• First pool of candidates are selected based on merit and eligibility 
  
• Second selection step is based on ensuring diversity in each research group​

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WHAT IF I AM NOT ACCEPTED?

​We receive many applications, and unfortunately, we  have to turn down many smart and hardworking students.
Here are some other similar opportunities that you can apply to:

• ASSIP Young Researchers Program at George Mason University - Students pay a tuition of $2,000 for the 8-week program
• Gifted & Talented Program at Johns Hopkins University - Students pay a tuition of ~$4500 for a 3-week program
• Jefferson Lab High School Honors Program - Nuclear Physics research located in Newport News, VA
• Naval Research Laboratory Student Volunteers Program - Various locations
• American Chemical Society Project Seed sites -  Pays $3,200 stipend for low income students