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Verified October 2, 2026v3_identity_validation
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USC Young Researchers Program
University of Southern California
High schoolComputation: VariesHealth sciences: Not primaryData Confidence A
Program Snapshot
What students should know
- Access model
- Free research program / funding varies
- Eligible students
- Motivated rising high-school seniors, particularly from schools/communities with limited access to STEM research
- Current grade eligibility
- 11th
- Geographic eligibility
- Program is dedicated to serving the local USC neighborhood and students with limited access to STEM research
- Research experience
- Authentic mentored research / internship
- Mentor / professional exposure
- Faculty / research mentors
- Computational component
- Varies
- Health-sciences focus
- Not primary
- Tuition / fee
- No participation fee stated on official page
- Stipend / compensation
- Compensation not stated on official page
- Housing / travel
- Local USC-area program; housing not described
2027 Cycle
Dates and application status
- Application opens
- 2027 opening date not yet confirmed
- Application deadline
- TBD
- Deadline status
- TBD
- Program starts
- Not yet published
- Program ends
- Not yet published
Application timing: Dates pending
Refresh status: Official page states 2027 submission dates will be posted in early 2027
Editorial Assessment
How the score is calculated
Curriculum Design & STEM Experience20/25
Academic / Research Quality16/20
Selectivity & Merit-Based Access11/15
Mentorship & Alumni Network11/15
Track Record & Institutional Stability11/15
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 October 2, 2026validated_evidence
USC YRP is a six-week mentored research program for rising seniors from the local USC community with limited STEM research access; 2027 submission dates to be posted in early 2027.
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