Stanford STaRS – Surgical Translational Applied Research Summer Program
Intensive summer research experience in Stanford Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery where high-school, undergrad, and med students work on plastic-surgery and regenerative-medicine projects with faculty mentors.
Applications for the STaRS Program must be submitted before November 30, 2025
The 2026 program will be 8 weeks and run from Monday, June 15 to Friday, August 7
This 7-week, in-person experience will challenge, inspire, and guide our interns
How to Apply
- Submit application by deadline
- Selection by program committee
- Notification of acceptance
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