Summer program · 2026
Garcia Research Scholars Program
Interdisciplinary materials and polymer-interface research; students may develop work for Materials Research Society abstracts.
Next action
Latest cycle completed
Applications Closed
Requirements before the deadline
Explicitly supports high-school participants. 2026 high-school applicants age 16 by July 4, GPA 3.8/4.0, test scores at least 60th percentile and subject requirements. International students with legal US presence accepted; no visa support. 2026 lab fee $4,000 excludes room/board; $50 registration.
- Applicants must satisfy the current age, GPA, testing, and subject requirements.
Edition timeline
Program begins (2026 cycle)
Jun 24, 2026
Program ends (2026 cycle)
Aug 7, 2026
Costs and participation
- Application
- $50 registration/application charge in the reviewed 2026 cycle.
- Program / tuition
- $4,000 laboratory fee in the reviewed 2026 cycle; room and board are excluded.
- Compensation / stipend
- No wage or stipend was verified.
- Travel & lodging
- Travel, room, and board were not included in the reviewed laboratory fee.
- Materials
- Unknown — not verified by the reviewed sources
- Aid & support
- Unknown — not verified by the reviewed sources
Participation modes
In person
“Unknown” never means free. Amounts and attendance obligations can change by edition; confirm them with the organizer before committing.
What participation can lead to
- — Hands-on materials and polymer research with a summer research cohort.