Young Nebraska Scientists

Young Nebraska Scientists High School Researchers do paid, part-time summer research with university scientists for up to eight weeks. Applicants must be 10th or 11th graders, Nebraska residents, and U.S. citizens or authorized to work, with a teacher recommendation. No housing is provided.

Offered by University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Summer Program for high school students in Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Engineering, Environment, Computer Science

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 11. It takes place in person in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Young Nebraska Scientists

When is the Young Nebraska Scientists deadline?

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

Is Young Nebraska Scientists free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Young Nebraska Scientists?

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

Official program page

More summer programs for high school students

Related opportunities

Browse HSO