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Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP)
Belin-Blank Center, University of Iowa
High school students in grades 10–11 conduct mentored research with University of Iowa faculty in a five-and-a-half-week residential program.
2027 application deadline
PostedFeb 16, 2027
· Check the official page for the exact cutoff time.
Official source ↗Checked 2026-10-28Details
| Cost | Paid. The 2026 program page lists a $7,500 fee; the 2027 total is not posted.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceThe program fee is $7,500. |
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| Financial aid | OfferedSource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceFinancial aid may cover up to 95% of the cost of the program. |
| Format | ResidentialSource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceYou will be housed in a residence hall located near the Blank Honors Center on the University of Iowa campus. |
| Location | Iowa City, IASource ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceUniversity of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 · View evidenceUniversity of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 · View evidenceUniversity of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 |
| Current grade | Grade 10, Grade 11Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceadvanced high school student in grades 10-11 |
| Eligibility | Advanced high school students in grades 10–11; international students must meet visa and English proficiency requirements.Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceIf accepted to the program, and you are an international student, you will need to provide proof of English proficiency. |
| Program dates | June 16–July 23, 2027Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceJune 16 - July 23, 2027 |
| Applications open | Dec 15, 2026Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceDecember 15, 2026 (5:00 pm CST): Applications open |
| 2027 deadline | Feb 16, 2027Source ↗Checked 2026-10-28· View evidenceFebruary 16, 2027 (11:59 pm CST): Application deadline |
| 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 ↗