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UCSC Science Internship Program (SIP)
A 9-week internship at UC Santa Cruz. You are matched with a faculty mentor. You must specifically apply for the Biomolecular Engineering or Molecular, Cell, & Developmental Biology tracks.
Intern applications are open from January 16 – February 27 @ 12:00 noon PST
The Science Internship Program (SIP) offers high school students the opportunity to spend their summer working on authentic, open-ended, research projects
The SIP 2026 application portal will be live on January 16, 2026!
Deadline: 2026-02-27
10+ hours/week hrs/week
Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
Santa Cruz, CA (Hybrid: 1 week online + 7 weeks in-person)
Free
IntermediateHighResearchSTEMSummerIn-person
How to Apply
- Fill out interest form to receive updates
- Complete online application between January 16 and February 27
- Submit required materials by deadline
- Participate in selection process