Summer Science Program (SSP)

About

An immersive summer research program in which small teams of students carry out a real research project (for example in astrophysics or biochemistry) at host university campuses.

Fields: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science

Who can apply?

Students from Pakistan: Open to international students; Pakistan is not excluded.

Age and grade: age Not confirmed; Grade 11.

For SSP 2027: students graduating high school in 2028. You apply as an international applicant if you attend school outside the US or are not a US citizen/permanent resident. Track prerequisites vary (for example, astrophysics needs physics and precalculus).

How students get in

Apply directly to the organizer.

What you need

Not yet confirmed from the official source.

Important dates

1. Application deadlineNot announced
2. Program datesNot announced

Applications for SSP 2027 open in December 2026. The international deadline is expected in January 2027; the exact date has not been announced.

Dates marked “Not announced” haven’t been published by the organizer yet. We don’t estimate them.

Cost & financial aid

Program fees have not been verified. Check the official website before applying. Financial aid: Available.

The application is free and admissions are need-blind. Families earning under about USD 140,000 often qualify for full aid or a discount; a limited number of USD 3,000 stipends are offered. Tuition is not listed on the application page.

How to apply

Follow the instructions on the official website.