UC Davis Young Scholars Program
A selective 6-week residential summer research program in biological, agricultural, and environmental sciences with only 40 students accepted.
Applications for 2026 are now closed.
2026 program applicants will be notified about their acceptance to the program no later than April 15, 2026.
Summer 2026 Program Dates June 21 – August 1
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