UC Davis Young Scholars Program
The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a six-week summer residential research program that introduces approximately 40 high-achieving high school students to original research in the biological, agricultural, environmental, and natural sciences. Participants work one-on-one with UC Davis faculty mentors in research laboratories, prepare a journal-quality paper and symposium presentation, and earn 5 units of university credit.
Program details
- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2026
- Dates
- Jun 21, 2026 – Aug 1, 2026
- Grade level
- Grades 10–11
- Age range
- Ages 16–17
- Program type
- Research experience
- Duration
- 6 weeks
- Attendance
- Residential
Eligibility
Must be a rising junior (sophomore when applying) or rising senior (junior when applying), must be 16 years of age by the first day of the program and not turn 18 before the last day, and must be a permanent US resident currently residing and attending school in the US.
Costs and support
- Cost
- $7,750 (plus $45 application fee)
- Financial aid
- Need-based fee reductions and application fee waivers are available.
- Stipend
- Not specified
- Contact program
- ysp@ucdavis.edu
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