ARISE Research Program

A summer STEM research program at the University of Mississippi for high school students entering junior or senior year. Students name the STEM field they want to explore and are placed in a faculty research lab or field project for the summer, with workshops and lectures alongside the research. Some students receive full or partial funding, and recent graduates at community colleges apply through a separate track.

Offered by University of Mississippi. Research for high school students in Oxford, Mississippi, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Research, Biology

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Oxford, Mississippi.
Cost
Free to take part.
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 ARISE Research Program

When is the ARISE Research Program deadline?

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

Is ARISE Research Program free?

Yes. ARISE Research Program is free to take part in.

Who can apply to ARISE Research Program?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Oxford, Mississippi. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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