Secondary Student Training Program (SSTP)

PROGRAMME PROFILE

At a glance

Associated institution: University of Iowa
Destination: United States
Format & duration: Varies by activity · Varies by session
Age / stage: 2026 · Grades 10–11
Type: Enrichment camp
Information year: 2027

Sources checked: 2026-11-11 · Facts and editorial guidance are labelled separately

Learning and approach

Activities described in the curriculum include presenting methods and results on a research poster, working with a faculty or research mentor.

Eligibility and international applicants

2026 · Grades 10–11

The specific international pathway still needs confirmation. Do not assume eligibility for Chinese applicants.

Dates and costs

Schedule

Dates: April 1, 2027 (5:00 pm CST): Students receive notification of acceptance status; Dates: June 16 - July 23, 2027; Dates June 16 – July 23, 2027

Costs

2026 · The program fee is $7,500.; 2026 · Pay non-refundable application fee of $95.; 2026 · February: Nonrefundable application fee of $95 The $7,500 fee covers room, meals, materials, scheduled activities and three semester hours of undergraduate credit. The $95 application fee is separate.

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PROVIDER INFORMATION

Details from the provider

Grade and age

2026 · Grades 10–11 Official source ↗

Application materials

Apply online with a transcript, SAT or ACT scores, two essays, two unrelated adult references and a $95 nonrefundable fee. Admitted international students must meet the specified English proficiency documentation rules. Official source ↗

Session dates

Dates: April 1, 2027 (5:00 pm CST): Students receive notification of acceptance status Official source ↗
Dates: June 16 - July 23, 2027 Official source ↗
Dates June 16 – July 23, 2027 Official source ↗

Application and payment dates

December 15, 2026 (5:00 pm CST): Applications open Official source ↗
February 16, 2027 (11:59 pm CST): Application deadline Official source ↗

Fees and inclusions

The $7,500 fee covers room, meals, materials, scheduled activities and three semester hours of undergraduate credit. The $95 application fee is separate. Official source ↗
2026 · Pay non-refundable application fee of $95. Official source ↗
2026 · The program fee is $7,500. Official source ↗
2026 · February: Nonrefundable application fee of $95 Official source ↗

Academic programme

Activities described in the curriculum include presenting methods and results on a research poster, working with a faculty or research mentor. Official source ↗

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Application materials ↗Fees and inclusions ↗Academic programme ↗

HANLIN EDITORIAL GUIDANCE

Fit and preparation

Choose a specific session. Look at daily activities, how feedback works and what you would like to complete by the end.

Official sources and verification

Official source 1 ↗belinblank.education.uiowa.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.