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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Upcoming Seminar: Passion and Interdisciplinary Research.

Learn how students can use their passions to conduct research through Raluca P.’s neuromusicology and clinical psychology research, focusing on the intersections between two fields.

Date: September 21, 2025 @12:00 PM EST

Featuring: Student Researcher Raluca Pavalache (Romania)

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”


Impact by the numbers

10k

Students Impacted (engagement through media, platform visit data, etc.)

20+

U.S. States

10+

Countries

110+

Active Members

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.

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