Spend your summer researching scientific topics. Applications are now open for the Storrs Summer Program 2026. This intensive eight-week program is open to both domestic and international students from around the world. The program will be held at the Storrs Institute for Medical Research in Kansas City, Missouri, from June 1 to July 24, 2026. Applications are free, and all expenses are covered. The program aims to encourage passionate students to pursue careers in biological research. Summer participants will work under the guidance of expert mentors. Further details regarding financial benefits, requirements, and application procedures are provided below.

Details of the Stores Summer Program 2026

• Host country : United States of America
• Location : Kansas City
• Duration : 8 weeks
• Program dates: From June 1st to July 24th, 2026
• Advantages : Fully funded
• Deadline: January 16, 2026

Financial advantages

The program covers:

• $5000 salary
• Round-trip transportation between the school and Kansas City
• Accommodation near Storrs University Campus
• Group activities in the Kansas City area.

Eligibility criteria

• Accommodation: The program is open to both local and international students .
• Availability: You must be available full-time from June 1 to July 24, 2026 .
• Academic status: You must have completed at least one year of undergraduate studies by the time the program starts.
• Age: You must be 18 years of age or older before starting the program.
• Fields of study: You must be enrolled in (or have recently graduated from) an undergraduate program in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, chemistry, physics, computing, engineering, mathematics , or a related field.
• Students enrolled in joint Bachelor's/Master's programs are not eligible to apply unless they are in the first four years of their program (equivalent to undergraduate studies).

Required documents

• Application form (personal information)
• An article about laboratory experience (including school projects)
• Statement of Interest (Storz Laboratories)
• Personal statement (optional)
• Unofficial grade report
• Two letters of recommendation

How to apply for the Stores Summer Program for 2026?

Applicants must submit their applications online through the official website. The link is below.