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Introductory College Level Experience in Microbiology (iCLEM)
Joint BioEnergy Institute
Economically disadvantaged high school students complete a mentored summer research project in microbiology and biotechnology.
2027 application deadline
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Details
| Cost | StipendSource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceThe Introductory College Level Experience in Microbiology (iCLEM) is a paid summer science intensive for economically disadvantaged high school sophomores and juniors. |
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| Financial aid | Not stated |
| Format | HybridSource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceOne prep week: June 8 – June 12, 2026 (mostly virtual) to complete required trainings and orientations. · View evidenceSix weeks of in-person research in our laboratories in Emeryville, CA |
| Location | Emeryville, CASource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidencein-person in our laboratories in Emeryville, CA · View evidencein-person in our laboratories in Emeryville, CA · View evidenceBe a resident of Alameda, Contra Costa, or San Francisco County. |
| Current grade | Grade 10, Grade 11Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceBe currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior in high school. |
| Eligibility | For 2026, applicants were high school sophomores or juniors, age 16+, and residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, or San Francisco County.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceBe a resident of Alameda, Contra Costa, or San Francisco County. |
| Program dates | Not stated |
| Applications open | Not stated |
| 2027 deadline | Not posted yet |
| Last cycle’s date | Not stated |
Checked 2026-10-28. Last cycle’s costs and dates are labeled where applicable. Program pages can change. How we check facts ↗