High School Programs (PRISM & VALOR JROTC)

Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois, runs two summer programs for high school students. PRISM is a four-week summer school for Illinois seniors and recent graduates covering particle physics, quantum science, engineering design, and artificial intelligence through hands-on activities, lectures, and lab tours, with a $500 weekly stipend. VALOR JROTC is a paid, six-week in-person internship for Illinois JROTC cadets who are juniors, seniors, or recent graduates, at $18 per hour.

Offered by Fermilab. Internship for high school students in Batavia, Illinois, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: 2027-03-01.

Fields: STEM, Engineering, Research

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Batavia, Illinois.
Cost: Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates: Applications open January 12, 2027 and close March 1, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about High School Programs (PRISM & VALOR JROTC)

When do applications for High School Programs (PRISM & VALOR JROTC) open?

Applications open January 12, 2027 and close March 1, 2027.

Is High School Programs (PRISM & VALOR JROTC) free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to High School Programs (PRISM & VALOR JROTC)?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Batavia, Illinois. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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