PROGRAMME PROFILE
At a glance
- Associated institution
- University of Pennsylvania, School of Arts and Sciences
- Destination
- United States
- Format & duration
- On campus · 3 weeks
- Age / stage
- 9–11 (current grade)
- Type
- Academic courses
- Information year
- 2026
Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately
Learning and approach
- Relate microbiology concepts to research questions about infection and disease.
How the programme works
The infectious disease academy examines how disease spreads, interacts with hosts and affects populations. Timing alone does not establish why cases rise.
Eligibility and international applicants
The residential, non-credit 2026 academy welcomed international students in grades 9–11.
Dates and costs
Schedule
Current dates await publication or further verification.
Costs
Current full costs require verification. Check tuition, accommodation, meals, insurance and travel inclusions.
PROVIDER INFORMATION
Details from the provider
Grade and age
- Eligibility: Current 9th-11th grade students Official source ↗
Application materials
- Items listed in the application instructions: school transcript. Official source ↗
- Application materials include a school transcript. Official source ↗
Session dates
- Program dates: July 11 - August 1, 2026 Official source ↗
Grades and credit
- Residential, non-credit program Official source ↗
Academic programme
- Topics or methods mentioned in the programme description: Molecular biology, Microbiology, Immunology, Genetics, Public health, Biochemistry. Official source ↗
- Learning activities listed by the programme: case studies, field trips, group discussions. Official source ↗
Explore the official pages
Fit and preparation
Review bacteria, viruses and host immunity, then identify a question you want to investigate.
Try this before you apply
Separate the question of when cases rose from the question of why. What additional evidence would you need?
Frequently asked questions
How does it compare with the biomedical research academy?
Choose infectious disease for transmission and population questions; compare biomedical research for a mix of wet-lab and computational methods.
Official sources and verification
- Official source 1 ↗hs.sas.upenn.edu
Check the relevant official edition for fees, eligibility and sessions. Images primarily use official programme or university material, with other sources credited separately. They illustrate programme or campus context, not a specific current-year class.
