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2027 Program Profile · High school · IA

University of Iowa Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP)

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA · Multidisciplinary · Research / STEM program
High schoolStipend / compensationComputation: StrongHealth sciences: Not primaryData Confidence A

Program Snapshot

What students should know

Access model
Student-paid / aid available
Eligible students
High school students
Current grade eligibility
10th, 11th
Geographic eligibility
Varies; verify official eligibility
Research experience
Authentic mentored research / internship
Mentor / professional exposure
Faculty / research mentors
Computational component
Strong
Health-sciences focus
Not primary
Tuition / fee
See current official source
Stipend / compensation
Yes / see official source for current amount
Housing / travel
Not publicly verified

2027 Cycle

Dates and application status

Application opens
December 15, 2026
Application deadline
February 16, 2027
Program starts
Not yet published
Program ends
Not yet published
Refresh status: 2027 information published; verify final details before launch

Editorial Assessment

How the score is calculated

Version 1.0
Curriculum Design & STEM Experience22/25
Academic / Research Quality18/20
Selectivity & Merit-Based Access14/15
Mentorship & Alumni Network10/15
Track Record & Institutional Stability10/15
Financial Accessibility4/10

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Alumni Experience

What verified alumni report

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Confidence threshold0/20High Confidence begins at 20 verified reviews

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Evidence

Sources supporting this profile

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Verified September 17, 2026

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Verified September 17, 2026

validated_evidence

Cycle/status: 2027 dates/application published | Cost: $7,500 program fee; $95 application fee | Compensation: Aid up to 95%; merit/need scholarships | Duration: 5.5 weeks | Eligibility/geography: Grades 10–11 | Curriculum/research: Faculty-mentored research, classes/events, poster, 3 semester hours credit | Track record/alumni: Established Belin-Blank research program; historical posters available

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