A summer research internship at UC Santa Cruz where high school students ages 14 to 17 join existing university research projects in fields such as astronomy, chemistry, computer science, and psychology. UCSC faculty, graduate students, and postdocs mentor small groups of about three interns. It runs 8 weeks, with 1 week of online preparation and 7 weeks of in-person research; there is a $68 application fee, and need-based aid covers 25% to 100% of tuition and fees.
Offered by University of California, Santa Cruz. Internship for high school students in Santa Cruz, California, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–11. Deadline: 2027-02-26.
Fields: STEM, Research, Astronomy
Info checked October 2026.
The deadline is February 26, 2027.
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 11. It takes place in person in Santa Cruz, California. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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