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UC San Diego RIMSE
UC San Diego Materials Research Science and Engineering Center
High schoolFreeComputation: VariesHealth sciences: Not primaryData Confidence A
Program Snapshot
What students should know
- Access model
- Free research program / funding varies
- Eligible students
- High-school students enrolled at a local high school at application; age 14+ by June 2027; non-local students require a San Diego guardian
- Current grade eligibility
- Grade eligibility awaiting structured verification
- Geographic eligibility
- Local high-school enrollment preferred; non-local high-school students must identify a legal guardian in San Diego
- Research experience
- Authentic mentored research / internship
- Mentor / professional exposure
- Scientists / engineers / faculty
- Computational component
- Varies
- Health-sciences focus
- Not primary
- Tuition / fee
- No charge for participation
- Stipend / compensation
- No program funding for high-school participants
- Housing / travel
- High-school students must arrange local housing/guardian; travel and living expenses are self-supported
2027 Cycle
Dates and application status
- Application opens
- October 26, 2026
- Application deadline
- Feb 26, 2027
- Deadline status
- Confirmed
- Program starts
- Not yet published
- Program ends
- Not yet published
Application timing: Open
Refresh status: Current official 2027 page verified
Editorial Assessment
How the score is calculated
Curriculum Design & STEM Experience21/25
Academic / Research Quality17/20
Selectivity & Merit-Based Access11/15
Mentorship & Alumni Network11/15
Track Record & Institutional Stability11/15
Financial Accessibility7/10
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Alumni Experience
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Confidence threshold0/20High Confidence begins at 20 verified reviews
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Verified October 2, 2026validated_evidence
2027 high-school RIMSE: materials-science research immersion, no participation charge, no HS funding, age 14+, local/guardian housing requirement; applications open Oct 26, 2026 and HS deadline Feb 26, 2027.
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