STARS Summer Research Program

Eight-week, non-residential summer program at UT Southwestern in Dallas where high school juniors do research in a faculty host's lab and present their results. Applicants must be at least 16 and have no prior research experience. The program is free and pays a stipend.

Offered by UT Southwestern Medical Center. Internship for high school students in Dallas, Texas, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–11. Deadline: 2027-01-22.

Fields: Medicine, Biology, Research

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in Dallas, Texas.
Cost: Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates: The deadline is January 22, 2027.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about STARS Summer Research Program

When is the STARS Summer Research Program deadline?

The deadline is January 22, 2027.

Is STARS Summer Research Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to STARS Summer Research Program?

High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in Dallas, Texas. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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