George Mason University Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP)
The nationally known Aspiring Scientists Summer Internship Program (ASSIP) provides transformative research opportunities for high school and undergraduate students. Selected participants work one-on-one with faculty researchers at George Mason University and collaborating institutions using state-of-the-art technology across many disciplines.
Eligibility
Minimum ages: Interns for remote internships must be 15 years or older by June 20, 2023. Internships for in-person or hybrid internships in computer labs must be 15 years or older by June 20, 2023. (This is a change from previous years).
Interns for "wet-lab" in-person or hybrid internships must be 16 or older by June 20, 2023. This is a requirement by Mason Environmental Health and Safety and no exceptions can be made. "Wet labs" are those in which chemicals, biohazards, mechanical or electrical risks, or other risks may be present.
Maximum age: There is no maximum age limit, as long as the applicant has not graduated from university before or during their internship.