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Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP)

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The Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP) is a highly selective 5.5-week residential summer research program for advanced high school students in grades 10-11. Participants conduct research under the mentorship of University of Iowa faculty, earn three semester hours of undergraduate credit, and present a research poster.

Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Dates

Jun 17, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026

Grade level

Grades 10–11

Location

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA

Eligibility

Open to advanced high school students in grades 10-11. Students may only attend SSTP once. International students are eligible but must provide proof of English proficiency.

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