Young Scholars Summer STEMM Research Program

Six-week summer research program at the University of Illinois where students are matched with a campus lab and work in teams. Open to rising 10th to 12th graders from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri or Wisconsin. Housing, meals and a fellowship payment are included.

Offered by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Research for high school students in Urbana, Illinois, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Engineering, Research

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in Urbana, Illinois.
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 Scholars Summer STEMM Research Program

When is the Young Scholars Summer STEMM Research Program deadline?

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

Is Young Scholars Summer STEMM Research Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Young Scholars Summer STEMM Research Program?

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

Official program page

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