2026 Research Summer Camps
- Neoscholar Education
- Sep 8
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 14
The CIS Summer Research Camp is an intensive two-week program that provides hands-on research experience alongside world-class scholars from prestigious universities. Students work in collaborative teams of three to five members to develop research theses, conduct data collection, and work out complete research papers under the professors' mentorship.
The summer program runs between July and August on university campuses across the U.S., the U.K., Singapore, Korea, and China, with each day combining engaging lectures, hands-on workshops, and collaborative research discussions. Outstanding students have the opportunity to receive their professor's letter of recommendation and bring their research projects to the next levels.
Program Structure
Our typical program offers an immersive research experience through a hybrid model, across six weeks, with two weeks of in-person summer camp. The full summer program schedule is as follows.
Taking a closer look at the program, each program day has a schedule similar to this sample schedule.
Campus Locations
Our 2026 summer program is planned to take place in the following campuses:
Shanghai Jiaotong University (July 13 - August 7)
National University of Singapore (July 6 - July 17)
Columbia University (July 13 - July 24)
University of Southern California (July 13 - July 24)
Program Application Process
The application process involves three steps: submit an online application with transcripts, test scores, and resume; complete a 30-minute interview about your research interests; and receive professor approval with admission notice within two weeks.
Tentative key dates - all deadlines are 11:59 PM PST
Early application (March 1 - April 30, 2026)
Regular application (May 1 - June 26, 2026)
Program start (July 6, 2026)
Program Pricing
The program cost includes a $6,800 tuition fee and a $1,800 program administration fee, which covers two weeks of on-campus lodging, dining, and academic activities. A limited number of merit-based scholarships are available, with awards determined after the interview process.
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