Young Scholars Program

Young Scholars Program

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Applications for 2026 are now closed. Thank you for your interest!

2026 program applicants will be notified about their acceptance to the program no later than April 15, 2026. (We are working to send notifications as early as April 1.)

Welcome to the UC Davis Young Scholars Program, a summer residential research program designed to introduce approximately 40 high-achieving high school students to the world of original research in the biological, agricultural, environmental, and natural sciences.

Summer 2026 Program Dates

Program dates for Summer 2026 are June 21 – August 1

Applications for Summer 2026 opened on January 1, 2026. Learn more about the application process on the Application page

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