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A residential summer research program placing about 40 high-achieving high schoolers into UC Davis laboratories for original research in the biological, agricultural, environmental, and natural sciences, alongside a professor lecture series and field trips across Northern California.
Open to rising juniors and rising seniors (applying while in 10th or 11th grade), 16 years old by the first day of the program and not yet 18 before the last day. Applications open January 1 and close March 1 each year; only about 40 students are admitted.
Verified Wednesday, August 19, 2026