Biology Research Training Camp and Internship in 2026

[Biology Olympiads Study group]

Dear students,

If you’re serious about biology—olympiads, research, or just not wanting to be bored by surface-level science anymore—you’ve got two very different (but equally powerful) options this year. One puts you physically in a lab in Boston, the other brings cutting-edge biology straight to your screen with a Harvard professor Sam Kunes. The real question isn’t if you should do one… it’s which format fits you better.

The BioResearch Academy (June 23 – July 10, 2026) is the in-person, full immersion experience. This is where you stop being a student who studies biology and start acting like someone who actually does research. Based in Boston, surrounded by institutions like Harvard and MIT, you’ll spend your days working through experimental design, analyzing real data, and running lab experiments that don’t always go according to plan—because real science rarely does. It’s intense, hands-on, and designed to push you into thinking independently, not just following instructions. If you’re aiming for competitions like USABO or IBO, or planning to pursue research seriously, this kind of environment gives you a noticeable edge fast.

On the other hand, if traveling or committing to a residential program in the USA isn’t realistic, the Advanced BioResearch Program 2026 (Online) offers a strong alternative. Taught live on Zoom by Prof Sam Kunes, this program focuses on the intersection of biology and technology—the part most school curriculums barely touch. You’ll explore how breakthroughs like CRISPR, next-generation sequencing, and advanced microscopy are actually used to answer big biological questions. You’ll apply what you learn to design your own research proposal, which gets evaluated with real feedback from the instructional team.

Over ten weeks of live sessions, you’ll move through topics like mapping the brain with sequencing technologies, visualizing gene expression in space, editing genomes with precision tools, and even designing synthetic biological systems. For students building a college portfolio or trying to stand out in applications, that final research project can be a major asset.

Both programs are built around the same core idea: biology isn’t about memorizing facts—it’s about solving problems. The difference is how you want to experience that. The Boston program throws you directly into the lab and a community of equally driven peers, while the online program gives you structured, high-level exposure to modern biology from home, guided by a leading researcher.

If you’re applying to the in-person BioResearch Academy, don’t forget you can receive a special gift through Biolympiads by selecting “BioOlymppiads.com email/website” or entering the referral code BIOOLYMPIADS in your application.

The online program begins April 4, 2026 (tentative), runs for ten Sundays from 7–9 pm EST, and is conducted live via Zoom. Like the in-person camp, spots are limited—and yes, they tend to fill faster than you expect.

👉 In-person program: https://bioresearchacademy.com (use a referral code BIOOLYMPIADS for a great gift)
👉 Online program: https://forms.gle/WGi2vdzxDy8pT4AN9

Whichever path you choose, you’re stepping into real biology—the kind where answers aren’t guaranteed and that’s exactly the point. 🧪

— Martyna
Biolympiads.com

[Biology Olympiads Study group]

Dear students,

If you’re serious about biology—competitions, research, or just escaping the painfully shallow version taught in most classrooms—you’ve got two options this year that are actually worth your time. But they’re very different. And choosing the right one matters.

Option 1: BioResearch Academy (Boston, June 23 – July 10, 2026)
This is the deep end. You’re in Boston, surrounded by Harvard, MIT, and people who treat science like a full-contact sport. You’re not passively learning—you’re designing experiments, working with real data, and dealing with the fact that experiments fail more often than they succeed. That’s the point.This program forces you to think like a researcher: asking better questions, troubleshooting, and making decisions without a step-by-step manual. If you’re aiming for USABO, IBO, or serious research down the line, this kind of immersion gives you an edge that’s hard to fake.

It’s intense. It’s demanding. And yes, it’s worth it.

Option 2: Advanced BioResearch Program 2026 (Online)
If Boston isn’t realistic, this is not a “second-best” option—it’s just a different weapon. Taught live by Harvard professor Sam Kunes, this program dives into the part of biology most schools barely touch: the technology actually driving modern discoveries. CRISPR. Next-gen sequencing. Brain mapping. Spatial gene expression. Synthetic biology. Not just what they are—but how they’re used to answer real questions. Over ten weeks, you’ll build toward your own research proposal, with real feedback. That final project? It’s exactly the kind of thing that makes admissions officers pause instead of skim.

So what’s the real difference?

• Boston = hands-on, immersive, chaotic (in a good way)

• Online = structured, cutting-edge, flexible

Both teach you to think, not memorize. Both will push you harder than school ever does.

The only wrong move here is doing neither.

Important details:

• Online program starts April 4, 2026 - registration deadline is March 31, 2026

• Runs 10 Sundays, 7–9 pm EST (live on Zoom)

• Spots are limited (and yes, they will fill faster than you think)

Links:
👉 In-person program: https://bioresearchacademy.com
(Use referral code BIOOLYMPIADS or select “BioOlymppiads.com email/website” for a special gift)

👉 Online program: https://forms.gle/WGi2vdzxDy8pT4AN9

If you’ve been waiting for something that actually challenges you—this is it.

Choose the format. Commit properly. And don’t be surprised when it changes how you see biology entirely.

— Martyna
Biolympiads.com

[Girish Jaju]

Why is the online program starting in April?

Most kids will have their finals and AP exams in May, which will make it extremely difficult to participate fully

Are these zoom calls recorded ?

Thanks 

Girish 

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On Mar 29, 2026, at 1:09 PM, Biology Olympiads Study group <biolympiads...@biolympiads.com> wrote:



Dear students,

If you’re serious about biology—competitions, research, or just escaping the painfully shallow version taught in most classrooms—you’ve got two options this year that are actually worth your time. But they’re very different. And choosing the right one matters.

Option 1: BioResearch Academy (Boston, June 23 – July 10, 2026)
This is the deep end. You’re in Boston, surrounded by Harvard, MIT, and people who treat science like a full-contact sport. You’re not passively learning—you’re designing experiments, working with real data, and dealing with the fact that experiments fail more often than they succeed. That’s the point.This program forces you to think like a researcher: asking better questions, troubleshooting, and making decisions without a step-by-step manual. If you’re aiming for USABO, IBO, or serious research down the line, this kind of immersion gives you an edge that’s hard to fake.

It’s intense. It’s demanding. And yes, it’s worth it.

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[Sri Baskaran]

Hello Martyna,

Please provide the venue for the in-person program in Boston and would there be any certificate of participation provided at the end of the sessions? 

From which company would it be signed?

Thanks,

Sri

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[Biology Olympiads Study group]

Hello Girish and all,

We are aware of the AP exam schedule, however, we will have a 2-week gap to allow students to focus on APs. The schedule  is tentative and professor is very flexible on extending the camp to allow students to focus on AP biology. The reason why we are starting the camp now is because Prof Kunes will be running an in-person camp in Boston during summer. Here are the details: https://biolympiads.com/summer-2026-research-camp-with-harvard-professor/. It starts on June 23, so we have to finish the online camp by then.

Also all classes will be recorded. 

Best wishes,

Biolympiads

On Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:55:58 AM UTC+3 Girish Jaju wrote:

Why is the online program starting in April?

Most kids will have their finals and AP exams in May, which will make it extremely difficult to participate fully

Are these zoom calls recorded ?

Thanks 

Girish 

Sent from my iPhone

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[Biology Olympiads Study group]

Hello Sri,

Thank you for the message.

1) Program academics are held at Emmanuel College in the heart of the Longwood district next to Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital, etc. We also make use of some facilities at Harvard University and MIT. Housing is minutes away at Boston University (AC dorms). 

2) Yes - a certificate of achievement will be issued. More valuable will be the opportunity to demonstrate strong performance and earn a letter of recommendation from Dr Kunes as he is highly involved in all aspects of teaching, enabling a 360 view into a students potential from seminar, presentations, lab work, and one on one defense. 

Any further questions, let us know.

Best wishes,

Biolympiads

On Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:56:14 AM UTC+3 Sri Baskaran wrote:

Hello Martyna,

Please provide the venue for the in-person program in Boston and would there be any certificate of participation provided at the end of the sessions? 

From which company would it be signed?

Thanks,

Sri

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[Jaron Robert]

Hi Martyna!

Must you have taken AP Biology to have a basic understanding of what will be taught in these classes?

If not, what is the basic level of biology knowledge needed for these classes?

Thanks!

Jaron Robert

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[Biology Olympiads Study group]

Hello Jaron,

It is very useful to have as much knowledge as possible. But the point of the camp is to inspire to pursue research, ignite interest in discovering and experimenting. 

Any further questions, let us know.

Best wishes,

Biolympiads

On Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 11:07:30 AM UTC+3 Jaron Robert wrote:

Hi Martyna!

Must you have taken AP Biology to have a basic understanding of what will be taught in these classes?

If not, what is the basic level of biology knowledge needed for these classes?

Thanks!

Jaron Robert

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