Social Science Summer Pre-College Research Experience

Chapman University's Wilkinson College runs this three-week summer program through its Henley Social Sciences Laboratory to introduce high school students to social science research. Students work with faculty advisors and Chapman student mentors on a research project, learn data analysis, and present their findings at an end-of-program symposium. It is open to students entering grades 10-12 and to recent graduates who have not yet started college.

Offered by Henley Social Sciences Laboratory, Wilkinson College, Chapman University. Research for high school students in Orange, California, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Research, Policy

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in Orange, California.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Social Science Summer Pre-College Research Experience

When is the Social Science Summer Pre-College Research Experience deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Social Science Summer Pre-College Research Experience free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Social Science Summer Pre-College Research Experience?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in Orange, California. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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