Secondary Student Training Program

A selective summer research program at the University of Iowa Belin-Blank Center where high school students in grades 10 and 11 work on research projects in university labs with faculty mentors. The in-person program lasts 5.5 weeks from June into July and begins with a two-day orientation. Participants enroll as University of Iowa students and earn 3 semester hours of credit when they complete the program.

Offered by University of Iowa. Research for high school students in Iowa City, Iowa, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 10–11. Deadline: 2027-02-16.

Fields: Research, STEM, Medicine, Humanities

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Iowa City, Iowa.
Cost: Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates: The deadline is February 16, 2027.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Secondary Student Training Program

When is the Secondary Student Training Program deadline?

The deadline is February 16, 2027.

Is Secondary Student Training Program 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 Secondary Student Training Program?

High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Iowa City, Iowa. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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