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USC BUGS Jr High School Research Program
University of Southern California
High schoolFreeStipend / compensationComputation: VariesHealth sciences: StrongData Confidence A
Program Snapshot
What students should know
- Access model
- Free + stipend
- Eligible students
- Current HS students, including graduating seniors
- Current grade eligibility
- 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
- Geographic eligibility
- Los Angeles-area commute required
- Research experience
- Authentic mentored research / internship
- Mentor / professional exposure
- Scientists / faculty; clinicians or physicians may be included
- Computational component
- Varies
- Health-sciences focus
- Strong
- Tuition / fee
- $0
- Stipend / compensation
- $800 upon successful completion
- Housing / travel
- No housing; parking/transport self-funded
2027 Cycle
Dates and application status
- Application opens
- 2027 opening date not yet confirmed
- Application deadline
- Est. Apr 24, 2027
- Deadline status
- Estimated
- Program starts
- Not yet published
- Program ends
- Not yet published
Application timing: Estimated deadline upcoming
Prior-cycle timing is shown only as a planning estimate. Verify the official program page before relying on it as a 2027 deadline.
Refresh status: 2026/current baseline; 2027 cycle refresh required
Editorial Assessment
How the score is calculated
Curriculum Design & STEM Experience20/25
Academic / Research Quality17/20
Selectivity & Merit-Based Access11/15
Mentorship & Alumni Network11/15
Track Record & Institutional Stability12/15
Financial Accessibility9/10
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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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Verified September 17, 2026validated_evidence
Cycle/status: 2026 official | Cost: Free | Compensation: $800 | Duration: ~7 weeks / >=30 hrs wk | Eligibility/geography: Los Angeles onsite; current HS incl. graduating seniors | Curriculum/research: Human-health research including biomedical materials, instruments, computational/animal/disease models; final poster symposium | Track record/alumni: Current structured USC research pipeline
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