High School Student Programs

A six-week summer research program at the UCI Cancer Research Institute in which Orange County high school students do mentored research in UCI labs. Fellows work about 30 hours a week, mostly in a single lab under an assigned mentor, and also attend seminars and workshops. The program runs from late June to early August and ends with a poster symposium where students present their work.

Offered by UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center. Internship for high school students in Irvine, California, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Medicine, Biology, Research

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Irvine, California.
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 High School Student Programs

When is the High School Student Programs deadline?

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

Is High School Student Programs free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to High School Student Programs?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in Irvine, California. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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