Think Neuroscience, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence.
The launchpad for early-stage researchers.
15-week virtual research internship programs in neuroscience, computer science, and AI for high school, undergraduate, and post-baccalaureate students. Lectured by faculty and physicians from Harvard Engineering and Stanford Medicine.
Spring deadline: Friday January 9th, 2026 11:59 PM PST.
Our mentors and advisors come from:
Our mentors and advisors comprise of professors, physicians, software/ML engineers, and scientists who have contributed to ThinkNeuro through curriculum design, faculty and physician lectures, symposium panels, and mentorship sessions. Learn more on our mentorship page.
Our interns have placements at:
Our placements include universities, research labs, and selective academic programs that our interns have been accepted to after ThinkNeuro. Learn more on our alumni page.
Research that kickstart careers.
I joined ThinkNeuro to explore neurodegenerative diseases and contribute to advancing treatments that support brain health. After completing two internships with ThinkNeuro during my freshman year of college, I was accepted into and committed to a neuroscience research lab on campus.
- Sonia Singhal, Neuroscience @ University of Pennsylvania
As a high school research intern at ThinkNeuro, I explored my passion for health disparities in pediatric populations. My two years of research experience with ThinkNeuro enhanced my academic profile and college applications, contributing to my Ivy League acceptances. This experience gave me the confidence to take on advanced research opportunities in college and beyond.
- Kaylee Nguyen, Cognitive Science @ Brown University
I joined ThinkNeuro as a high school student with no prior experience in academic research. Through my internship, I received valuable mentorship that guided me through conducting analyses in medicine and public health. After my acceptance to the biomedical engineering (BME) program at Johns Hopkins, I continue to stay involved as an undergraduate, contributing to new projects and supporting current interns.
- Shishir Tallada, Biomedical Engineering @ Johns Hopkins
The Bibliometrics Research Internship at ThinkNeuro was my first introduction to scientific research in high school. After completing the program, I was accepted into the MITES Semester Program at MIT, which is one of the nation’s most prestigious high school research programs with an acceptance rate below 2%. I later secured a research position at Brown University, continuing to build upon the foundation I developed through ThinkNeuro.
- Clarissa Coleman, HS Semester Program @ MIT MITES
