KEYS Research Internship

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 research. Enjoy some moments from biotechnology training, meeting their mentors, science literacy training, and fun icebreakers!

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.

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 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 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 each of these KEY events!

Happy Throwback Thursday! ✨

Who was in KEYS 2023?! Three years ago, interns had the opportunity to work hands-on in the lab, learn about exciting research, and share their work at the showcase. KEYS is more than a traditional summer internship. It is a community where students build skills, connections, and memories that last a lifetime.

We can’t wait to see what is in store for our 20th class this summer!