Georgia Tech Research Institute High School Summer Internship

Georgia Institute of Technology

The Georgia Tech Research Institute High School Summer Internship, often called STEM@GTRI, is a highly selective paid summer research program for Georgia high school students that provides hands on experience in advanced science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields through real world applied research. Hosted by the Georgia Tech Research Institute, the five week program places students in professional research labs across Georgia Tech affiliated locations, where they work alongside engineers, scientists, and mentors on projects ranging from robotics, cybersecurity, aerospace, radar systems, rapid prototyping, and other cutting edge technologies. Rather than functioning like a traditional classroom program, STEM@GTRI immerses participants in workplace style environments where they gain technical skills, attend orientations and lab tours, participate in professional development, and collaborate on meaningful engineering challenges. Students also develop communication and teamwork skills through mentorship and by presenting their final projects at the end of the internship. Designed to expand awareness of STEM careers and bridge students into future research and engineering opportunities, the program emphasizes practical problem solving, innovation, and exposure to professional scientific environments at an early stage.