Thank you for your interest in Cabrillo Marine Aquarium's Young Scientists Program!
If you are interested in being notified when applications open up for the 2026 - 2027 Young Scientists Program, please complete this form as this will allow us to easily contact you once applications are open and share further details regarding the upcoming round of YSP including the application process and ice breaker event.
(Note: This is not your application for the YSP program. That will be a separate process. Further details to come as we approach Winter/Spring)
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The Young Scientists Program (YSP) offers ocean-loving high school students the opportunity to explore their passion for science by conducting hands-on research projects in conjunction with Cabrillo Marine Aquarium’s Programs Team and Aquatic Nursery staff. Aquarium staff mentor students through scientific investigations on local marine science topics with an emphasis on conservation and aquarium science.
Students spend nine months developing a project, learning safe lab practices, and conducting their research before presenting at our annual Young Scientists Symposium. This symposium has served as a celebration event for our students to share their projects with program supporters and the greater community. After this nine-month journey, participants will have learned how to design, propose, experiment, analyze, and share scientific research. Throughout the program, students will be led by a team of CMA staff, helping them every step of the way. At its most fundamental level, this program hones a Young Scientists communication skills and understanding through this scientific journey. At a higher level, these programs offer our members and visitors an opportunity to learn about the important research and conservation conducted at the Aquarium.
