Applications for Engineering the Cell 2026 are now open!

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The dates for Engineering the Cell 2026 will be July 6th - August 14th.

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There are now two ways you can join the Peyton lab summer program. First, you can use this form to apply directly to the Engineering the Cell 2026 program, sponsored by the NSF and a generous gift from Lauren Jansen and Charlie Swofford. Second, you can apply to Tufts BME TUBERS sponsored by MLSC here - successful applicants to TUBERS also have a chance at a funded position in the Peyton lab, fully integrated with Engineering the Cell. Because there are separate funding sources, applications can be considered via both ways. To maximize your chances, we encourage you to apply via both routes.

All applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with participants chosen until funds are depleted or until May 28th 2026, whichever comes first. So we encourage you to apply as soon as you can. Completed applications can be sent to shelly dot peyton at tufts dot edu.​​​

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This program is generously sponsored by a grant awarded to the Peyton lab from the National Science Foundation, the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, Lauren Jansen, and Charlie Swofford.

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Engineering the Cell is a summer program in the Peyton lab, designed specifically for high school students interested in science and engineering. If accepted into the program, you will spend six weeks in the lab, learning about how engineers can make a difference in cancer, brain, and biomaterials research, working directly with Dr. Peyton and graduate students, and learning how to do cutting edge science. You will also receive a small stipend for your participation in the program. There is no cost to you to participate! We hope the small stipend will make it possible for you to join us for six weeks.