What is METEOR?

Adapted from the previous METEOR v. HS program, METEOR v. 3 (Mentored Experiences to Expand Opportunities in Research version 3) offers hands-on research experiences related to neuroscience to local high school students and STEM teachers-in-training. The program runs through the summer and extends to the school year. Students from the Washington, DC metro area engage in inquiry-based biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research at Children’s National Hospital (CNH) and Children’s National Research Institute (CNRI). Through a mentorship program and core curriculum, METEOR v. 3 employs unique research-based educational methods to foster interest and enhance knowledge in neuroscience, neurobiology, and related fields.

A METEOR student putting together their poster for the poster session at the end of the program (2024).

A METEOR student putting together their poster for the poster session at the end of the program (2024).

A METEOR student learning how to start an IV on a model arm (2025).

METEOR students observing a brain dissection (2025).

Who can apply?

  • Must be enrolled in a DMV high school

  • Must be a rising junior or senior

  • Must be a US citizen or permanent resident

Apply here!
Group of people standing together in a colorful photo frame with a "Zoo Crew" sign at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. An orangutan cutout is in the foreground.

METEOR students at Smithsonian National Zoological Park (2019).

A diverse group of people sitting and standing in front of a wall at the Johnson and Johnson Innovation Research Lab in a professional or educational setting.

METEOR Students visiting the Johnson & Johnson Innovation labs at the Children's National Research & Innovation Campus (2024).