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Official KEYS 2027 page states program dates June 7-July 23, 2027.
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University of Arizona KEYS Research Internship
University of Arizona BIO5 Institute
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
- Dec 17, 2026
- Deadline status
- Confirmed
- Program starts
- June 7, 2027
- Program ends
- July 23, 2027
Application timing: Open
Refresh status: 2027 information published; verify final details before launch
Editorial Assessment
How the score is calculated
Curriculum Design & STEM Experience23/25
Academic / Research Quality18/20
Selectivity & Merit-Based Access12/15
Mentorship & Alumni Network12/15
Track Record & Institutional Stability13/15
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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Sources supporting this profile
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Verified September 17, 2026validated_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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