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Rising juniors and seniors at Chicago and Evanston-area high schools spend seven weeks building foundational STEM research skills and academic confidence in Northwestern's Materials Science and Engineering Department, with no previous research experience required. The program is free and pays roughly $4,000 for the seven weeks (35 hours a week).
Who can apply
GradesGrades 10–11
Min GPA—
ScopeRegional
StatesIL
FieldsSTEM Research
EligibilityOpen to students at Chicago and Evanston-area high schools.
Logistics
Cost to youFree; ~$4,000 stipend
Financial aidNot listed
StipendPaid
FormatCommuter
Length7 weeks, late June-early Aug
WhereEvanston, IL
Applying
DueNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed)
You submitOnline application; join the mailing list for updates on the next cycle.