Uniting high school students anywhere through discussion, sharing, and creative thinking.
The High School Health Research Forum (HSHRF) unites budding high school health researchers by fostering discussion, sharing, and collaboration, as well as guiding students in shaping their unique research paths.
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Announcements
2025 International Youth Fest
Location/Date: Zoom (link TBD); Friday, June 27th 11:00 PM ET / 8:00 PM PT
HSHRF has been invited to the 2025 Youth Fest, a virtual international youth event hosted by EMBRACE Youth International, featuring youth organizations, NGOs and other relevant stakeholders from around the world discussing projects in the impact space, and providing opportunities to the attendees.
View 2025 Youth Fest agenda here!
Register here to join the event!
Members of our executive board in the class of 2025 are off to college! View our executive board alumni page Congratulations to all!
Class of 2025 executive board members
HSHRF finalist projects, including a lab-developed microneedle patch and bone health advocacy
2025 High school health research challenge: Pioneers in Health research / finalists
The HSHRF competition received hundreds of submissions from high school students worldwide. After a rigorous review by the education team and our panel of judges selected six semifinalists, four finalists, and the top winner showcasing the most innovative and feasible health solution proposed by teenagers.
What we do
The High School Health Research Forum (HSHRF) connects budding student health researchers from around the world to tackle some of the most pressing issues in global health, from all levels and backgrounds. Through dynamic competitions garnering hundreds of submissions, expo submissions that first enter the HSHRF Peer Editing process, we encourage students to explore topics to not only disseminate information and innovation but also learn throughout the process. Our work empowers youth to present at international conferences, participate in global health events, and earn recognition for their ideas and research. With over 10,000 students impacted across 20+ U.S. states and 10+ countries, HSHRF is building a worldwide community of young changemakers in science, medicine, and public health.
HSHRF community at a seminar
Student Ifra Iyoob delivering her presentation, “Physical Activity & Neurodegenerative Diseases in Elderly”
the latest health research by students
Rooted in a vision of empowering the next generation, the High School Health Research Forum cultivates a space for students themselves to explore vital health topics. Members engage in rigorous inquiry, share their work verbally, and author original research that highlights the passion of every contributor. Alongside fostering academic excellence, the Forum works to encourage young minds to connect global trends in healthcare with the issues closet to their hearts, or issues that exist in local realities.
Featured Research
HSHRF research is dedicated to learning more about human health through a diverse range of mediums, including papers, projects, presentations, and more - all while valuing the importance of youth voices in health research.
Research thrives on the foundation of collaboration and shared ideas. At HSHRF, the most interesting discoveries and innovations emerge when students come together to exchange insights and work collectively. The forum not only encourages individual growth but also cultivates an environment where creative, shared knowledge drives forward the future of health research.
