KEYS Research Internship

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20 years of a unique summer opportunity for motivated Arizona high school students with a strong interest in interdisciplinary sciences to work with top University of Arizona faculty on research projects that address the world's greatest challenges. "The KEYS program is the most progressive that I have seen in this state to allow students to get real life experience through the research process."

-Jimmy Wojcik, Department of Education, State Supervisor, Biosciences

“I thoroughly enjoyed my lab experience and learned more than I could've hoped for. This program has peaked my interest in pharmacology/toxicology and I will be working in my lab for the rest of the summer -- maybe even throughout the school year!”
-Jonathan Ferng, KEYS 2009 Intern

"One of my fears was spending years studying something I wasn't passionate about. This is where KEYS Summer Internship literally changed my life."
-Juliet Kasaya, KEYS 2008 Intern

"The KEYS program made a profound difference."
- Dr. Andrew Lettes, Pueblo High School Teacher

"I truly believe that KEYS has steered me in the right direction towards fulfilling my educational and professional goals."
-Daniel Sotelo, KEYS 2007 Intern

“Friday I went home able to say I had a truly enjoyable summer…”
-Patrick McCarty, KEYS 2009 Intern

Life lately here at KEYS! 💙As the 2026 class settle into their labs and research projects, they've also enjoyed socials ...
06/17/2026

Life lately here at KEYS! 💙

As the 2026 class settle into their labs and research projects, they've also enjoyed socials and weekly seminars.

Here are a few behind-the-scene shots they shared with us. 💙

As KEYS celebrates its 20th anniversary, we're excited to share a milestone that will help shape the next 20 years. 🎉A g...
06/10/2026

As KEYS celebrates its 20th anniversary, we're excited to share a milestone that will help shape the next 20 years. 🎉

A generous gift from the Thomas R. Brown Foundations will permanently fund five KEYS Research Internship positions in the physical sciences, creating lasting opportunities for Arizona high school students to discover the excitement of research.

Here's to expanding access, inspiring curiosity and supporting the next generation of scientists. 🔬

That's a wrap on KEYS training week 2026! ✨KEYS interns have completed their training and are ready to begin their resea...
06/05/2026

That's a wrap on KEYS training week 2026! ✨

KEYS interns have completed their training and are ready to begin their research. Enjoy some moments from biotechnology training, meeting their mentors, science literacy training, and fun icebreakers!

06/02/2026

KEYS has begun!☀️

It’s been so fun seeing interns in their biotechnology training! Stay tuned for more of their scientific progress throughout the summer.

KEYS in dorms! 🏠 We welcomed 2026 KEYS interns into the University of Arizona dorms the weekend before the program kicks...
06/02/2026

KEYS in dorms! 🏠

We welcomed 2026 KEYS interns into the University of Arizona dorms the weekend before the program kicks off. We are thrilled to have this option for over a dozen students interning in on the Tucson campus this summer.

Stay tuned for sneak peaks into KEYS training week!

Welcome to the 20th KEYS cohort! We are excited to celebrate an exciting milestone for the program and the class of 2026...
06/01/2026

Welcome to the 20th KEYS cohort!

We are excited to celebrate an exciting milestone for the program and the class of 2026.

The 2026 cohort includes 58 high school students representing 8 counties in Arizona. This year, 43 interns are based in Tucson, 5 are in Phoenix, and 10 are participating virtually. Students come from 36 high schools, including 5 students from schools joining KEYS for the first time.

We are thrilled to begin the summer with this incredible group of interns on June 1.

Stay tuned for updates as they begin their research and meet their peers!

KEYS is turning 20! ⭐ For two decades, the KEYS Research Internship has opened doors for Arizona high school students to...
05/29/2026

KEYS is turning 20! ⭐

For two decades, the KEYS Research Internship has opened doors for Arizona high school students to explore science, build confidence, and shape their futures. Here’s to 20 years of inspiring the next generation of researchers, physicians, innovators, and leaders... and to many more ahead! 💙

Three KEYS alumni have been selected as 2026 Flinn Scholars, one of Arizona’s most prestigious academic honors for high ...
05/28/2026

Three KEYS alumni have been selected as 2026 Flinn Scholars, one of Arizona’s most prestigious academic honors for high school students! ✅

Adrian Perez-Martinez (KEYS ‘25), Finnegan McGill (KEYS ‘25) and Aleena Rafiyath (KEYS ‘24) are among 20 students joining the Flinn Scholarship’s 41st class.

Congratulations to these outstanding scholars. 🌟

Link in comments to learn more.

Wondering what KEYS looks like throughout the summer?Take a look at some of these mood boards, giving you a glimpse at e...
05/27/2026

Wondering what KEYS looks like throughout the summer?

Take a look at some of these mood boards, giving you a glimpse at each of these KEY events!

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BIO5 Institute, P. O. Box0
Tucson, AZ
21024

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+15206268124

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