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An intensive six-week residential research apprenticeship for high-achieving high schoolers, pairing each student with a University of Iowa research mentor in a STEM field such as biology, chemistry, or engineering, and awarding three semester hours of undergraduate credit.
Open to high school students in grades 10-12 with a strong interest in STEM research. Applications open December 15 and close March 1 each year. Program fee (2026 cycle: $7,500) covers room, board, materials, and 3 semester hours of University of Iowa credit; the program does not provide a stipend, and international students must cover the full cost themselves.
Verified Wednesday, August 19, 2026