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2027 Program Profile · High school · NY

Columbia BRAINYAC

Columbia University Zuckerman Institute

New York, NY · Neuroscience · Research / STEM program

High schoolFreeComputation: StrongHealth sciences: StrongData Confidence A

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Program Snapshot

What students should know

Access model: Free research internship
Eligible students: High-school students entering through approved NYC partner programs
Current grade eligibility: 10th, 11th
Geographic eligibility: NYC partner-program applicants only
Research experience: Authentic mentored research / internship
Mentor / professional exposure: Scientists / faculty; clinicians or physicians may be included
Computational component: Strong
Health-sciences focus: Strong
Tuition / fee: $0
Stipend / compensation: Not publicly verified
Housing / travel: Housing not provided

2027 Cycle

Dates and application status

Application opens: Not yet published
Application deadline: Oct 28, 2026
Deadline status: Confirmed
Program starts: Not yet published
Program ends: Not yet published

Application timing: Closed

Refresh status: 2026/current baseline; 2027 cycle refresh required

Editorial Assessment

How the score is calculated

Version 3.0

Curriculum Design & STEM Experience21/25

Academic / Research Quality17/20

Selectivity & Merit-Based Access12/15

Mentorship & Alumni Network12/15

Track Record & Institutional Stability12/15

Financial Accessibility10/10

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Alumni Experience

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Confidence threshold0/20High Confidence begins at 20 verified reviews

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Evidence

Sources supporting this profile

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OfficialOfficial

Verified October 26, 2026

deadline_update

First-party official 2027 application dates independently reverified October 26, 2026; correct previously TBD production record. Deadline status: confirmed_2027; deadline 2026-10-28. Official Columbia BRAINYAC page explicitly confirms 2027 applications close October 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.; opening date not stated.

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OfficialOfficial

Verified September 17, 2026

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