High School Summer Research Scholar

An eight-week, in-person biomedical research program at the Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota, in Austin, Minnesota. A cohort of three to four students works on site 25 hours per week, learning everyday lab tasks, doing research and data analysis, attending professional development sessions and presenting a research poster. Students entering grades 11-12 or just graduated, with a 3.5 GPA or higher, can apply, and a $3,000 stipend is offered.

Offered by The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota. Research for high school students in Austin, Minnesota, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Biology, Medicine, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in Austin, Minnesota.
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 November 2026.

Questions about High School Summer Research Scholar

When is the High School Summer Research Scholar deadline?

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

Is High School Summer Research Scholar free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to High School Summer Research Scholar?

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

Official program page

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