Program Snapshot
What students should know
- Access model
- Fully funded + monetary award
- Eligible students
- Rising high-school students meeting current track eligibility
- Current grade eligibility
- 9th, 10th, 11th
- Geographic eligibility
- Midwest-state eligibility / onsite UIUC
- 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
- Monetary award provided
- Housing / travel
- Housing + meals provided
2027 Cycle
Dates and application status
- Application opens
- Not yet published
- Application deadline
- Not yet published
- Program starts
- Not yet published
- Program ends
- Not yet published
Refresh status: 2027 update announced/partial; refresh when full application posts
Editorial Assessment
How the score is calculated
Version 1.0Curriculum Design & STEM Experience24/25
Academic / Research Quality17/20
Selectivity & Merit-Based Access12/15
Mentorship & Alumni Network13/15
Track Record & Institutional Stability7/15
Financial Accessibility8/10
Rankings cannot be purchased. Sponsorship or advertising does not affect program scores.
Alumni Experience
What verified alumni report
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Confidence threshold0/20High Confidence begins at 20 verified reviews
Evidence
Sources supporting this profile
1 sourceOfficialOfficial
Verified September 17, 2026master_record
Current official 2026/2027 page located
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