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Young Scholars Program (YSP)

DeadlineOpens Jan 1, 2027 · Due Mar 1, 2027
LocationDavis, CA
EligibilityGrades 10-11
CostUnpaid

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Key details

Deadline
Status
Opens Jan 1, 2027 · Due Mar 1, 2027
Grade levels
Grades 10-11
Difficulty
Elite
Location
Davis, CA · More in Sacramento
How to apply
Members only

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About

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.

Who can apply

Students in grades 10–11.

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.

Subjects

ScienceResearchBiology

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