Each applicant needs to create their own Zintellect account using the applicant's permanent email address. Note: Siblings cannot share a Zintellect account. 

A complete application consists of:

• An online application form
• A reference – you will be asked for the name and email of your reference. We will send a link directly to your reference to complete the confidential reference form. Please tell your reference to look for an email from Zintellect@orau.org. If not found, your reference should check their junk or spam folder. You may check your application using your username and password to determine if the reference has been submitted.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: On the question asking about your degree, please enter the following on the indicated questions*

• Education Status - enter "In Progress" 
• Degree - enter "High School Diploma/GED"
• Institution - enter your current school name without any abbreviations
• Dates - enter the approximate dates you began and will finish at your current school
• GPA - enter your current GPA

*If you are homeschooled: For any question asking for your school name, please enter "Homeschool" or the name of your homeschool organization or co-op. 

For more information, please reference the FAQ's at https://orise.orau.gov/jstieast/faq.htm.

If you have questions, send an email to JSTIEast@orau.org. Please include “JSTI East-MS” in the subject line.

The Joint Science and Technology Institute East for Middle School Students (JSTI-MS) is a one-week, fully-funded, residential science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) research program that provides middle school students the opportunity to solve and complete STEM challenges and projects. The hands-on projects provide students with opportunities to develop problem-solving and collaboration skills. The purpose of the program is to provide students with an opportunity to solve STEM challenges while working as a member of a small team and to inspire them to become lifelong STEM learners.

JSTI East - MS will be held at Towson University in Towson, MD from July 20-26, 2024. 

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be age 11 or older by July 20, 2024.
• Must be entering the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the 2024-2025 academic year.
• Must have a submitted reference contact’s email address on the application to be considered. Requests for a reference are sent automatically from your application submission.
• Must be willing to follow all program and safety instructions.
• Must be able to participate in all activities for the full-program period, July 20-26, 2024.
• Must be able to reside on-site throughout the full program (lodging and supervision provided).
• Must attend a public, private, charter, or homeschool in the United States.

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Currently pursuing a High School Diploma/GED.
• Overall GPA: 2.00
• Discipline(s):
  • Chemistry and Materials Sciences (12 )
  • Communications and Graphics Design (2 )
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (17 )
  • Earth and Geosciences (21 )
  • Engineering (27 )
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences (14 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (46 )
  • Mathematics and Statistics (10 )
  • Physics (16 )
  • Science & Engineering-related (1 )
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (28 )
• Age: Must be 11 years old by 7/1/0204

I certify that I am a U.S. citizen, will be at least age 11 by July 20, 2024, will be entering the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in the 2024-2025 academic year, have submitted a reference contact’s email address; am willing to follow all program and safety instructions; am able to participate in all activities for the full-program period, July 20-26, 2024; am able to reside on-site throughout the full program; and attend school or am homeschooled in the United States.