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Lumiere Research Scholar Program

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The Lumiere Research Scholar Program pairs high school students one-on-one with Ph.D. mentors from top universities to conduct independent research and produce a rigorous academic paper. Students explore cutting-edge topics across STEM, humanities, and social sciences, with opportunities for journal publication support and university credit from UCSD Extended Studies.

Deadline

May 10, 2026

Grade level

Grades 9–12

Location

Virtual

Eligibility

High school students (a separate Junior Explorer program is available for grades 6-8).

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