Florida Youth Institute
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.
Program details
- Deadline
- Feb 25, 2026
- Dates
- Jun 28, 2026 – Jul 10, 2026
- Grade level
- Grades 11–12
- Location
- Gainesville, FL
- Program type
- Summer program
- Duration
- 1 week
- Attendance
- Residential
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.
Costs and support
- Cost
- $800 program cost ($25 application fee)
- Financial aid
- Limited need-based scholarships are available for students attending a Florida high school
- Stipend
- Not specified
- Contact program
- cpet@cpet.ufl.edu
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