Young Scholars Program
The UC Davis Young Scholars Program is a summer residential research program that introduces approximately 40 high-achieving high school students to original research in biological, agricultural, environmental, and natural sciences. Participants work one-on-one with faculty in laboratories for six weeks, complete an individual research project, write a journal-quality paper, and present their findings at a symposium.
Program details
- Deadline
- Mar 1, 2026
- Dates
- Jun 21, 2026 – Aug 1, 2026
- Grade level
- Grades 11–12
- Age range
- Ages 16–17
- Program type
- Research experience
- Duration
- 6 weeks
- Attendance
- Residential
Eligibility
Must be a rising junior or rising senior. Must be a permanent US resident currently residing and attending school in the US. No exceptions granted. Age restriction: Must be 16 by the first day of the program, and not 18 before the last day of the program.
Costs and support
- Cost
- $7,750 program fee; $45 application fee.
- Financial aid
- Fee waivers available for application fee; need-based fee reductions available for program fee upon request.
- Stipend
- Not specified
- Contact program
- ysp@ucdavis.edu
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