Ardent Summer Research Program
Senior Division Application Form 

The purpose of the Science Research Program is to provide superior research experience for motivated middle school students by working on research projects in physics, mathematics, alternative energy, bioinformatics, mathematical biology, behavioral science, electronics, and computer science. 

The research program is open to students entering 9 to 12th grade in Fall 2023. Students that have joined the program before are also welcome to apply again and receive additional mentorship and guidance to further their research.

Selected students must have a strong interest and commitment in scientific research. To produce a successful science fair research project, selected students must be able to devote a minimum of 160 hours during the summer towards the research effort. We hope that this experience will have a positive effort on building student interest in careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). 

During the program, students learn how to conduct a review of literatures; refine a research project and hypothesis; learn data analysis methods and software tools; conduct the research; develop a presentation board; and participate in final project showcase. Students who completed outstanding projects will also start the process of selecting a mentoring scientist of your choice to continue your research.

Requirements

Students in grades 9 - 12 are eligible for this program, including returning students. The program will admit no more than 12 qualified students for the senior division. The acceptance to the program is on a rolling basis so please apply early.

Program Will Include

Key Dates

• Admission Decisions: Rolling
• Session 1 Early Bird Application Deadline: Sun, April 30, 2023
• Session 1 Mandatory Training Classes: 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 10:30am-12:30pm PST
• ***Training class dates are not mandatory for returning students.

Tutition

• Early Bird Tutition: $1,950.00 per student admitted (Now-April 30, 2023)
• Regular Tuition: $2,450.00 per student admitted (After April 30, 2023)

How to Apply?

1. Visit California State Science Fair to select a project category of your interest.
2. Study projects in your selected category to gain ideas of your research interest.
3. Click the Apply Here! button below to fill out your application. 
4. Application decision will be announced on rolling basis. Once selected, enrollment and payment instruction will be sent with the acceptance letter.
5. Returning students are welcome to reapply.
6. Free to apply (no application fee).

Apply Here!