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Overview of Individual Research Program
The Individual Research Program is a 12-week research program. It includes 9 individual sessions with a world-class researcher, 2 individual sessions with a writing coach, and 5 workshops on the research process. The program culminates in a 15-page research paper.
📍Location
Online
📅 Application deadlines
- May 20, 2025
Summer
💸 Costs & Aid
- 2,990 USD
- Requires a $200 deposit that goes towards the tuition fee.
- Need-based financial aid scholarships are available for families making less than $50,000 per year (US applicants) or 15 lakh Indian rupees per year (Indian or non-US applicants). Applying for financial aid requires a separate application and is a competitive process.
Eligibility Requirements
📋 General Requirements
The programs are designed for high school students and provide access to research opportunities with top global scholars. Students can potentially receive 3 units of post-baccalaureate credit through an academic partnership with UCSD Extended Studies upon successful completion of the program.
📚 Grade Requirements
High school students.
🌍 Eligible Countries
High school student of Worldwide🌎
Application Process
Interested students can apply through the link provided on the programs page. There are multiple admission deadlines throughout the year for the different cohorts (Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter).
📅 Summer
Duration
12-week
Application Deadlines
- Feb 18, 2024 — Early Admissions
- Mar 17, 2024 — Priority Admission
- Apr 14, 2024 — Regular Admission I
- May 12, 2024 — Regular Admission II
📅 Summer
Duration
12-week
Application Deadlines
- May 20, 2025 — Regular admissions
11:59 PM EDT