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NASA GeneLab for High Schools

NASA Ames Research Center

Students learn space biology, bioinformatics and computational analysis through an asynchronous online course.

2027 application deadline

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Last cycle’s deadline was Mar 15, 2026. This is a reference, not a 2027 date.

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CostFree. The 2026 program does not offer participant stipends.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28
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No, there is no cost for students to participate in the program.
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No stipends will be offered for participants beginning with the 2026 program.
Financial aidNot stated
FormatOnlineSource ↗Checked 2026-10-28
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Recorded lectures and JupyterLab Notebooks are viewed and completed on students’ own time (self-paced)
LocationOnline
Current gradeGrade 11, Grade 12Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28
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Rising high school juniors and seniors (entering grade 11 or 12)
EligibilityRising juniors, rising seniors or incoming college freshmen attending US-based high schools; US citizenship or permanent residence; biology coursework, minimum unweighted GPA 3.0 and a computer with stable internet.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28
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Only US citizens* and permanent residents (green card) attending US-based high schools
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or students entering College as freshmen in Fall 2026
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Participants must be able to use a computer with stable internet connection to successfully complete the course
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Have taken at least one high school biology course
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Minimum (unweighted) GPA of 3.0
Program datesJune 1 through August 28, 2026; 12 weeksSource ↗Checked 2026-10-28
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will run June 1 st through August 28 th , 2026.
Applications openNot stated
2027 deadlineNot posted yet
Last cycle’s dateMar 15, 2026Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28
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Applications for the 2026 program will open on February 15 and remain open for one month, closing on March 15, or until 1,000 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

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