<p>I'm interested in cardiovascular research and as of now I have no research experience. I did write a research plan that's plausible. Are there any research-related summer programs I can apply to? I'm a sophomore right now and all the good ones seem to be for juniors.</p>
<p>You could go on websites of universities close to you and look up professors conducting cardiovascular research. Once you fin professors, you can e-mail them to express your interest in their research, and ask if they are accepting high school students for the summer. Although not all professors may respond, it is definitely a good way to find a research position (at least thats how I did it). If not, you can just hold out until next year, becasue there are sooo many great programs for juniors!</p>