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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.
Program details
- Deadline
- May 10, 2026
- Starts
- Jun 1, 2026
- Grade level
- Grades 9–12
- Location
- Virtual
- Program type
- Research experience
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Attendance
- Not applicable
Eligibility
High school students (a separate Junior Explorer program is available for grades 6-8).
Costs and support
- Cost
- Not specified
- Financial aid
- Financial aid and scholarships available; students can indicate need on the application form.
- Stipend
- Not specified
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