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Summer Science Program (SSP)

SSP International, Inc. - nonprofit founded 1959

In person 13 host campuses in Summer 2026: Albion College; Chadron State College; Colby College; The College of Wooster; Georgia College & State University; Hendrix College; Indiana University; Knox College; Lehigh University; Linfield University; Purdue University; University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada); University of Wisconsin-River Falls Deadline not verified

Residential pre-college research program - 'a rigorous five-week residential summer research experience' offered by SSP International, Inc. - nonprofit founded 1959.

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Opportunity overview

The basic program facts and participation format.

Opportunity type: Research
Subtype: Residential pre-college research program - 'a rigorous five-week residential summer research experience'
Academic field: Biomedical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Detailed topics: Biomedical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Format: In person
Location: 13 host campuses in Summer 2026: Albion College; Chadron State College; Colby College; The College of Wooster; Georgia College & State University; Hendrix College; Indiana University; Knox College; Lehigh University; Linfield University; Purdue University; University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada); University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Timetable / season: Summer
Duration: 5 weeks
Application status: Closed

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Grades eligible: Current high school JUNIORS ONLY - 'Current freshmen, sophomores, and seniors are not eligible'
Age requirements: At least 15 years old but not yet 19 during all program dates
Age range: 15+
Citizenship: None, but category depends on it: 'You are a domestic applicant if you are a U.S. citizen/permanent resident AND attend school in the U.S.' All others (including exchange students in the U.S. without a green card) are international with an earlier deadline
Residency: None; international applicants welcome (may submit English-proficiency scores)
International eligibility: No
Geographic restriction: None; international applicants welcome (may submit English-proficiency scores)
Academic prerequisites: Track-specific coursework completed for credit and a grade by June (Astrophysics: physics + precalculus, or calculus without physics; Bacterial Genomics: biology + algebra II; Biochemistry: biology + chemistry + strong algebra; Cell Biology: biology + algebra II) - self-study does not qualify; no standardized tests; one track only; at least one math/science teacher recommendation; exclusive full-time commitment (no other coursework, programs, internships or employment); designated arrival/departure days

Recorded costs and support. Conditional coverage is not an aid award.
Expense	Amount	Coverage	Details
Application fee	$0.00	No charge	$0 - 'It's completely free to apply'
Program fee	Unknown	Unknown	$11,800 for 2026 - 'No one pays more than the program fee of $11,800 (2026)', which represents cost per participant (about $14,600) minus donor subsidy; scaled by income
Housing	Unknown	Covered	Included - 'Whatever fee is paid, it is all-inclusive, covering room and board, tuition, supplies, and local transportation'
Meals	Unknown	Covered	Covered (board in the all-inclusive fee)
Travel	Unknown	Conditional support	Partially Covered - aid 'can include round-trip airfare and/or financial support for other travel expenses' for the student only (not parents); group transport between designated airport and campus on official arrival/departure days
Local transportation	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.
Materials	Unknown	Unknown	Supplies and local transportation included. MEDICAL CARE IS A FAMILY COST: 'We do not provide nor require medical insurance for participants, and parents are responsible for the cost of all medical treatment.' Optional spending money. No application fee, deposit, or lab/materials fee stated
Required equipment	Unknown	Unknown	No amount or conditions recorded.
Other mandatory costs	Unknown	Unknown	Supplies and local transportation included. MEDICAL CARE IS A FAMILY COST: 'We do not provide nor require medical insurance for participants, and parents are responsible for the cost of all medical treatment.' Optional spending money. No application fee, deposit, or lab/materials fee stated
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

$0.00

No charge

$0 - 'It's completely free to apply'

Program fee

Unknown

$11,800 for 2026 - 'No one pays more than the program fee of $11,800 (2026)', which represents cost per participant (about $14,600) minus donor subsidy; scaled by income

Housing

Unknown

Covered

Included - 'Whatever fee is paid, it is all-inclusive, covering room and board, tuition, supplies, and local transportation'

Meals

Unknown

Covered

Covered (board in the all-inclusive fee)

Travel

Unknown

Conditional support

Partially Covered - aid 'can include round-trip airfare and/or financial support for other travel expenses' for the student only (not parents); group transport between designated airport and campus on official arrival/departure days

Local transportation

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded.

Materials

Unknown

Supplies and local transportation included. MEDICAL CARE IS A FAMILY COST: 'We do not provide nor require medical insurance for participants, and parents are responsible for the cost of all medical treatment.' Optional spending money. No application fee, deposit, or lab/materials fee stated

Required equipment

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded.

Other mandatory costs

Unknown

Deposit

Unknown

No amount or conditions recorded.

Hello, I am interested in Summer Science Program (SSP). Could you confirm the following for the current cycle? 1. What is the required program fee cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 2. What is the required housing cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 3. What is the required meals cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 4. What is the required travel cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 5. What is the required local transportation cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 6. What is the required materials cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 7. What is the required required equipment cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 8. What is the required other mandatory costs cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 9. What is the required deposit cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 10. Which expenses would my aid award cover, who qualifies, and when is the award confirmed? 11. What must I pay before attending? Is any deposit credited toward fees, and when are reimbursements paid? Thank you.

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