A two-week summer research program at Illinois State University, run by CeMaST, that replaced the Illinois Summer Research Academy. High school students work one or two to a faculty member on STEM research in the lab and in the field after two days of orientation. It takes place in late July, the $100 cost includes daily lunches and a t-shirt, and limited scholarships are available.
Offered by Illinois State University. Research for high school students in Normal, Illinois, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: STEM, Research, Math
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Normal, Illinois. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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