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Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS)
Biology
Research in the Biological Sciences (RIBS) is a four-week intensive summer research training program at the University of Chicago for rising 11th and 12th graders. Students are immersed in laboratory research, learning molecular, microbiological, and cell biological techniques before working on independent research projects and presenting their findings at a final research forum.
Program details
- Deadline
- Feb 11, 2026
- Dates
- Jun 15, 2026 – Jul 10, 2026
- Grade level
- Grades 10–11
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Program type
- Research experience
- Duration
- 4 weeks
- Attendance
- Residential
Eligibility
Open to current 10th and 11th grade students. Completion of high school biology is required (an advanced biology course is recommended).
Costs and support
- Cost
- $15,200 (plus $75 application fee)
- Financial aid
- Need-based financial aid is available
- Stipend
- Not specified
- Contact program
- summersession@uchicago.edu
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