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Florida Youth Institute

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The Florida Youth Institute (FYI) is a one-week residential summer program at the University of Florida for rising high school juniors and seniors interested in the life sciences, biological engineering, natural resources, and agriculture. Participants explore college majors and careers, meet faculty and agricultural leaders, engage in university laboratory activities, and research global food security issues. Research papers prepared during the program are entered into competition for The World Food Prize.

Deadline

Feb 25, 2026

Dates

Jun 28, 2026 – Jul 10, 2026

Grade level

Grades 11–12

Location

Gainesville, FL

Eligibility

Open to rising 11th and 12th graders (current 10th and 11th graders). A limited number of spots are available for students from non-Florida high schools.

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