Summer program · 2026
UT Austin Summer High School Research Academy
A five-week Austin research academy requiring roughly 15–25 hours per week. Students work in a research stream, earn NSC 309 extension credit, and present a printed poster.
Next action
Awaiting announcement
The organizer says applications reopen in January 2027, but exact 2027 dates and fees are not yet published.
Requirements before the deadline
Explicitly supports high-school participants. UT Austin explicitly accepts rising high-school sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
- Commit 15–25 hours weekly for the full five weeks.
- Selection uses the essay and project fit; no recommendation, transcript, GPA, or rank is required.
Edition timeline
The next cycle has not announced typed milestones yet.
Costs and participation
- Application
- Unknown — not verified by the reviewed sources
- Program / tuition
- $4,000 in 2026, including a $400 nonrefundable deposit credited toward the fee.
- Compensation / stipend
- Limited need-based awards may include a stipend.
- Travel & lodging
- Housing and transportation are not provided.
- Materials
- Unknown — not verified by the reviewed sources
- Aid & support
- Limited need-based awards may cover tuition and include a stipend; no merit aid.
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
- — UT Extension NSC 309 credit
- — Printed research poster and closing symposium