Updated Ranking of Top Summer Research Programs

It seems like it’s been quite a few years since anyone tried to rank what some of the top research programs are. I wonder if we can try now. I’ll start it off.

  1. RSI

Well, I’ll add some of my opinions. Please feel free to edit.

  1. RSI/SSP
  2. Simons (I'm biased)
  3. Clarks Scholars/NIH
  4. SIMR/ Jackson Labs
  5. HSHSP
  6. Garcia
  7. SSTP
  8. Rockefeller

What would these rankings be based on?

For me’ it’s the quality of research, reputation of the programs, and difficulty of being accepted. Obviously, it’s subjective and some people will have better insights than others (past participants etc.). That’s why I started the thread to see what the wisdom of the crowds says.

well i do know that garcia is very good at siemens/intel.

Also, would NIH internship be ranked as high as Clark Scholars?

I know clark is 12 out of the nation, but not very knowledgeable about nih

NIH is pretty selective if you don’t have any ties with the scientists working there. Some kids who have family or friends who work there get in a lot easier, so the “prestige” of the NIH program is variable.

Where do you think the Roswell park program falls on this list, if at all?