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Stanford University: SPINWIP
Overview
A free virtual summer outreach program designed to inspire high school women and non-binary students in physics. Participants engage in cutting-edge research topics including quantum physics, quantum computing, astrophysics, and cosmology, along with Python coding projects and college planning workshops led by Stanford faculty and undergraduate mentors.
At a glance
Sessions
Jul3 wk sessions
Formats
Online
Location
Online
Cost
Freefrom $0
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th
Acceptance
Competitive; 2026 application closed with notifications by June 10
Application requirements
Grade Level
Grades 9–11 at time of application
Background
No prior physics or coding knowledge required; first-generation and underrepresented students particularly encouraged
International Students
Welcome to apply
Cost & sessions
Free to all participants
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