STEM Research Academy

The CCNY College Now STEM Research Academy is designed to provide high school students with an opportunity to develop the essential skills to be strong scientific thinkers by engaging in authentic, inquiry-based, and research activities. Selected students will be enrolled in a Spring 2027 course in an area of research science. Upon successful completion of the research science course, students will have the opportunity to participate in a Summer Research Internship – students are partnered with a City University of New York (CUNY) or City College of New York (CCNY) faculty member and will pursue a research topic of interest.

The cost of the program is FREE to the students.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible for the CCNY College Now STEM Research Academy, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be a New York City Public High School 10^th or 11^th-grader during spring 2027 semester.
• You must have received a:
  • 75 or above on the NYS English Language Arts (ELA) Regents; OR
  • 75 or above on the NYS Living Environment or Earth Science Regents; OR
  • 85 or above overall grade point average (GPA) in English or U.S. History;
  • AND have a minimum overall high school grade point average (GPA) of 80.

You must have passed at least one of the following New York State Regents (NYS) exams with a grade of 66 or better:

• Algebra
• Algebra II
• Geometry

Note: Applications from students who will be enrolled in more than two Advanced Placement classes in Spring 2027 will not be prioritized.

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Program Description and Schedule

Spring 2027 (February 9 - May 20, 2027) – Twenty-five students will be enrolled in a 45-hour science research course. This course will meet in person, Tuesday and Thursday, 4 - 5:30 p.m. on the City College campus. Students can receive a high school elective credit in science for successful completion of the spring course, subject to the respective high schools' approval.

Summer 2026 (July 6 - August 5, 2027 {subject to change}) – 10 of the original 25 students will participate in a five-week structured internship program where they will be matched with a City University of New York (CUNY) or City College of New York (CCNY) faculty member, based as much as possible on the student’s area of interest. Students will be required to work in a research lab four to five days a week and/or on Saturdays and complete a research project and presentation. The presentation will be on CCNY campus and at the New York Science Center for Research and Mentoring (NYSCRM) poster presentation at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). Students who successfully complete the campus-based research mentorship/internship project, participate in the weekly seminar and workshop, and present the poster may be eligible for a $1,575.00 stipend.

Applications are being accepted: November 9, 2026 - January 5, 2027

STEM Research Academy Courses

Explore STEM education at The City College of New York's STEM Research Academy Spring and Summer 2026. Unleash your potential in science, technology, engineering, and math.