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Three new ways to explore medicine, research, community health, and neurology-informed care and professional development.

INFORMED

Research, medicine, education, and professional development

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​​For High school students (grades 10-12)

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HEALING

Health Education for community Advocates and Liaisons

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​For High school students (grades 10-12)

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CLINIC

Community Liaisons Inspiring Neurology-Informed Care

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Pre-health Students
Medical Students

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papers published​

9

years of programming

65+

countries

5,431

program applicants annually

$396,432

awarded in scholarships

1,604

Medicine and Research Summer Program Students

99%

would recommend

4.9 ☆

rating from participants

PROGRAMS

IYRC STEM WINTER PROGRAM

A virtual academic program where students dive into topics like environmental science, physics, biology, technology, and epidemiology through a mix of live sessions and flexible, self-paced learning—led by passionate advanced faculty, students, and researchers. Participants will not only learn skills but also apply them throughout the winter as they write a research proposal.

Program Dates: November 21, 2026 to January 16, 2027
Late Application Deadline: October 18, 2026

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INFORMED MEDICINE AND RESEARCH SUMMER PROGRAM

​A virtual 10-week summer program where students learn about the diverse topics of medicine and the basics of research from physicians, researchers, and medical students at Columbia University, UCLA and many more. 
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Program Dates: ​June 19 - August 28, 2027
Application Deadline: November 7, 2026

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HEALING COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAM
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A hybrid program where high school students explore clinical care and community health. Led by mentors from Columbia University and UCLA, students join live sessions, design a capstone project, and serve as health liaisons—making real impact in their communities.

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Program Dates:
January 9, 2027 - March 13, 2027
Early Application Deadline: October 24, 2026

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Upcoming IYRC Programming!

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Date	Programming
October 18	STEM Winter Program 2026: Final Deadline
October 20	14th IYRC Conference Abstract Submission Deadline
October 24	HEALING Community Health Program  Early Deadline
November 1	STEM Winter Program 2026: Registration Deadline
November 7	​INFORMED Medicine and Research Program: Early Deadline
November 21 - January 16	STEM Winter Program 2026

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