STEM Research Program

The Center for STEM Education will host its STEM Research Experience Program starting in February through November 2023.

High school rising juniors and rising seniors will have the opportunity to be paired with a faculty mentor for an intensive summer six to eight week research experience where they will be responsible for producing several products related to STEM. Students will have the opportunity to engage in multiple events that will showcase their research experience and findings.

Online Application

Online Application Opens January 6, 2023 and the Deadline to apply is January 23, 2023.
Late materials will not be accepted
There is a nonrefundable application processing fee $25.00. Failure to include the payment will result in the application not being processed. Make check payable to UNC Charlotte and mail to Center for STEM Education, STEM Research Experience, Room 222, Cato COED, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223-0001.

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Application Requirements

The STEM Research Program application requires both student and parent/guardian responses. A Parent/Guardian must agree to the Parent/Guardian Statements on this form, so please make sure they are available to agree and verify their willingness to support your application for participation in this program at the time of your submission.

The following information is required and may include uploading documents.

Student Information
Parent/Guardian Information
Two letters of recommendation from STEM Teachers. See application for details.
Student Resume
Student Transcript Your academic transcript must be emailed. See application for details.
Student Essay
Student Medical Information
Transportation permission
Field Trip Transportation permission
Emergency/Early Dismissal/Inclement Weather information and permission
Photography and Video Release permission
Parent/Guardian and Student Conduct and Rules Agreement

This program is a highly competative program. Not all qualified students will be selected to participate.

For more information contact Alisa Wickliff at abwickli@uncc.edu.