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2027 Program Profile · High school · NY

University of Rochester LLE Summer High School Research Program

University of Rochester Laboratory for Laser Energetics

Rochester, NY · Physics / Engineering · Research program / fellowship
High schoolFreeStipend / compensationComputation: VariesHealth sciences: Not primaryData Confidence A
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Program Snapshot

What students should know

Access model
Free / paid research internship
Eligible students
Current 11th graders in the Rochester area; entering 12th grade in Fall 2027
Current grade eligibility
11th
Geographic eligibility
Rochester, New York-area students
Research experience
Authentic mentored research / internship
Mentor / professional exposure
Scientists / engineers / faculty
Computational component
Varies
Health-sciences focus
Not primary
Tuition / fee
$0
Stipend / compensation
Paid / monetary stipend
Housing / travel
Not specified

2027 Cycle

Dates and application status

Application opens
February 5, 2027
Application deadline
March 15, 2027
Program starts
Not yet published
Program ends
Not yet published
Refresh status: 2026 official baseline; 2027 cycle dates pending

Editorial Assessment

How the score is calculated

Version 1.0
Curriculum Design & STEM Experience20/25
Academic / Research Quality20/20
Selectivity & Merit-Based Access13/15
Mentorship & Alumni Network14/15
Track Record & Institutional Stability15/15
Financial Accessibility10/10

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Alumni Experience

What verified alumni report

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Evidence

Sources supporting this profile

4 sources
OfficialOfficial
Verified September 25, 2026

Eligibility / program structure

Official LLE page confirms Rochester-area current juniors/entering 12th graders, eight-week authentic research, staff scientist/engineer mentorship, stipend, report, seminars, and symposium.

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OfficialOfficial
Verified September 25, 2026

Track record / selectivity

Official LLE 2025 report documents the 36th annual program and 16 students selected from 74 applicants.

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OfficialOfficial
Verified September 17, 2026

master_record

Current official 2026/2027 page located

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OfficialOfficial
Verified September 17, 2026

validated_evidence

Cycle/status: Current site | Cost: N/A | Compensation: N/A | Duration: N/A | Eligibility/geography: Current LLE summer research eligibility requires enrollment at U.S. college/university | Curriculum/research: Current summer program is undergraduate-only | Track record/alumni: Current official LLE page

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