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Young Scholars Summer STEMM Research Programs

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The Young Scholars Summer STEMM Research Program is a six-week, hands-on research initiative for high school students. It aims to support and empower students from traditionally excluded populations in STEMM by providing opportunities to work with university faculty and researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Program details

Deadline
Deadline unconfirmed
Dates
Jun 17, 2026 – Jul 31, 2026
Grade level
Grades 10–12
Program type
Research experience
Duration
6 weeks
Attendance
Residential

Eligibility

Open to rising 10th-12th graders from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Iowa, and Wisconsin. The program is a broadening participation initiative focused on supporting traditionally excluded populations in STEMM.

Costs and support

Cost
Free (Housing, meals, and a monetary award are provided; participants are only responsible for transportation to/from campus).
Financial aid
Program is free
Stipend
Monetary award provided
Contact program
wyse@illinois.edu
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