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Simons Summer Research Program

Stony Brook University (SUNY), supported by the Simons Foundation

In person Stony Brook, NY (Long Island) Deadline not verified

Summer research apprenticeship/fellowship (about 6 weeks), residential or commuter offered by Stony Brook University (SUNY), supported by the Simons Foundation.

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Opportunity type: Research
Subtype: Summer research apprenticeship/fellowship (about 6 weeks), residential or commuter
Academic field: Engineering, Mathematics
Detailed topics: Engineering, Mathematics
Format: In person
Location: Stony Brook, NY (Long Island)
Timetable / season: Summer
Duration: 6 weeks
Application status: Closed

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Grades eligible: Must currently be in junior year (grade 11) when applying; participate the summer before senior year; no exceptions
Age requirements: At least 16 by the start of the program (no exceptions); university summer housing designated for students aged 16-17
Age range: 16–17
Citizenship: U.S. citizen and/or permanent resident; admitted students must show proof of citizenship or a valid permanent resident card, no exceptions
Residency: None stated - a national, competitive summer research program
International eligibility: No
Geographic restriction: None stated - a national, competitive summer research program
School restrictions: HIGH SCHOOL NOMINATION IS MANDATORY - a designated school official nominates a maximum of 2 students per school (exceeding this disqualifies all applicants from that school). Complete application = online application, transcript PDF, 2 teacher recommendations, school nomination. Must rank top three mentor/research-area choices; interviews may be required. AI/LLM generation prohibited. Minimum 4 hours per day for the full program; no remote placements; proof of medical insurance and waivers after admission

Recorded costs and support. Conditional coverage is not an aid award.
Expense	Amount	Coverage	Details
Application fee	Unknown	Unknown	UNKNOWN - no application fee stated on the application, forms, FAQ, or registration pages
Program fee	Unknown	No charge	$0 tuition - 'There are no tuition charges/fees; however participants are responsible for their own transportation/dining costs (commuters) and/or residential costs (if dorming on campus)'
Housing	Unknown	Unknown	Separate charge paid by the family before program start. Estimated total residential program cost for summer 2026: $2,450 (dorm at $56.50/night + $120 starter meal plan + $66 Student Health Services Fee). N/A for commuters
Meals	Unknown	Not covered	Not Covered - participants pay dining costs; a $120 dining-dollar starter meal plan is required, plus a-la-carte spending
Travel	Unknown	Not covered	Not Covered - commuters fund their own transportation and parking permit; residential minors may not bring a car
Local transportation	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.
Materials	Unknown	Unknown	$66 health service fee; mandatory $120 dining starter plan (residential); required proof of medical insurance plus liability/photo waivers; possible additional university charges, damages, lost-key fees; commuter parking permit
Required equipment	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.
Other mandatory costs	Unknown	Unknown	$66 health service fee; mandatory $120 dining starter plan (residential); required proof of medical insurance plus liability/photo waivers; possible additional university charges, damages, lost-key fees; commuter parking permit
Deposit	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.

Recorded costs and support. Conditional coverage is not an aid award.

Expense

Amount

Coverage

Details

Application fee

Unknown

UNKNOWN - no application fee stated on the application, forms, FAQ, or registration pages

Program fee

Unknown

No charge

$0 tuition - 'There are no tuition charges/fees; however participants are responsible for their own transportation/dining costs (commuters) and/or residential costs (if dorming on campus)'

Housing

Unknown

Separate charge paid by the family before program start. Estimated total residential program cost for summer 2026: $2,450 (dorm at $56.50/night + $120 starter meal plan + $66 Student Health Services Fee). N/A for commuters

Meals

Unknown

Not covered

Not Covered - participants pay dining costs; a $120 dining-dollar starter meal plan is required, plus a-la-carte spending

Travel

Unknown

Not covered

Not Covered - commuters fund their own transportation and parking permit; residential minors may not bring a car

Local transportation

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded.

Materials

Unknown

$66 health service fee; mandatory $120 dining starter plan (residential); required proof of medical insurance plus liability/photo waivers; possible additional university charges, damages, lost-key fees; commuter parking permit

Required equipment

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded.

Other mandatory costs

Unknown

Deposit

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded.

Hello, I am interested in Simons Summer Research Program. Could you confirm the following for the current cycle? 1. What is the required application fee cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 2. What is the required program fee cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 3. What is the required housing cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 4. What is the required meals cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 5. What is the required travel cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 6. What is the required local transportation cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 7. What is the required materials cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 8. What is the required required equipment cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 9. What is the required other mandatory costs cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 10. What is the required deposit cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 11. What must I pay before attending? Is any deposit credited toward fees, and when are reimbursements paid? Thank you.

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