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2027 Program Profile · High school · AZ

University of Arizona KEYS Research Internship

University of Arizona BIO5 Institute

Tucson, AZ · Bioscience / Data Science · Internship / apprenticeship
High schoolFreeComputation: StrongHealth sciences: ModerateData Confidence A

Program Snapshot

What students should know

Access model
Free
Eligible students
High school students
Current grade eligibility
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Geographic eligibility
Varies; verify official eligibility
Research experience
Authentic mentored research / internship
Mentor / professional exposure
Faculty / research mentors
Computational component
Strong
Health-sciences focus
Moderate
Tuition / fee
$0
Stipend / compensation
Not publicly verified
Housing / travel
Not publicly verified

2027 Cycle

Dates and application status

Application opens
November 2, 2026
Application deadline
December 17, 2026
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 Experience25/25
Academic / Research Quality19/20
Selectivity & Merit-Based Access14/15
Mentorship & Alumni Network14/15
Track Record & Institutional Stability14/15
Financial Accessibility10/10

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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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validated_evidence

Cycle/status: 2027 dates/application published | Cost: Free; no application fee | Compensation: Financial aid/resources for associated costs; employment-leave support possible | Duration: 7 weeks / 35+ hrs wk | Eligibility/geography: Arizona resident 1+ year; HS; age 16+; U.S. citizen/PR | Curriculum/research: Data science + biotech training, six weeks faculty research, science seminars, poster showcase | Track record/alumni: 20-year program; active alumni community/outcomes

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University of Arizona KEYS Research Internship | STEM Summer Index | STEM Summer Index