STEM and engineering
Nanoscience Lab Summer Institute
Nanoscience Lab Summer Institute is a 5-day commuter program run by California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA. Open to: high school students, grade 9 and up, at least 15 years old.
- Last cycle's deadline
- Not posted
- 2027 date not posted yet
- Cost
- Paid, aid available
- Who can apply
- See details
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 5 days
- Commuter
What students do
Students run hands-on experiments designed by UCLA researchers on topics such as bio-toxicity, supercapacitors, and photolithography. The five-day workshop teaches the basic concepts behind nanoscale phenomena.
- Nanoscience
- Chemistry
- Photolithography
- Supercapacitors
- Bio-toxicity
Key facts
- Run by
- California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA
- Where
- Los Angeles, CA (commuter)
- Who can apply
- High school students, grade 9 and up, at least 15 years oldMust be at least 15 by June 22, 2026, have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, and have completed a high school chemistry course; no on-campus housing.
- Dates
- August 3 to August 7, 2026These are the 2026 dates. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
- Cost
- $2,400 program fee
- Deadline
- Not posted
What the application asks for
- Essays or short answers
- Transcript
- Teacher recommendation
An unofficial transcript from grade 9 to present, a value statement, two essays of up to 750 characters each, and one letter of recommendation from someone who knows the student's science work.
How a mentor helps with your Nanoscience Lab Summer Institute application
- Decide whether Nanoscience Lab Summer Institute fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Nanoscience Lab Summer Institute application deadline?
The program has not posted a deadline. Check the official site.
How much does Nanoscience Lab Summer Institute cost?
$2,400 program fee. Financial aid is available.
Who can apply to Nanoscience Lab Summer Institute?
High school students, grade 9 and up, at least 15 years old. Must be at least 15 by June 22, 2026, have a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, and have completed a high school chemistry course; no on-campus housing.
What does the Nanoscience Lab Summer Institute application require?
Essays or short answers, Transcript, Teacher recommendation. An unofficial transcript from grade 9 to present, a value statement, two essays of up to 750 characters each, and one letter of recommendation from someone who knows the student's science work.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
