Summer High School Research Academy (HSRA)

A five-week, in-person summer research program run by UT Austin's Freshman Research Initiative, where high school students work with undergraduates and faculty in science labs. Projects span biochemistry, biology, chemistry and related fields, and the program ends with a poster symposium. It is open to Texas residents at least 15 years old entering grades 11 or 12. Tuition is $4,500, participants earn three credit hours through UT Extension, and housing is not provided.

Offered by University of Texas at Austin. Internship for high school students in Austin, Texas, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: STEM, Research, Biology

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in Austin, Texas.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
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 Summer High School Research Academy (HSRA)

When is the Summer High School Research Academy (HSRA) deadline?

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

Is Summer High School Research Academy (HSRA) free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Summer High School Research Academy (HSRA)?

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

Official program page

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