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Young Scholars Summer STEMM Research Programs

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The Young Scholars Summer STEMM Research Programs offer high school students an authentic 6-week research experience at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Working 30-35 hours per week, participants join research teams in areas like bioengineering, neuroscience, artificial intelligence, physics, and medicine while attending professional development seminars and presenting at a final symposium.

Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Dates

Jun 14, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026

Grade level

Grades 10–12

Location

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL

Eligibility

Open to rising 10th-12th graders residing in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Iowa, or Wisconsin. International students are not eligible.

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