A brief overview of the 2026 program for applicants’ reference. Dates are subject to small changes. 

Mid-December

• Application opens for students from other colleges and universities
• Application remains open until all available positions are filled

February 2nd

• Initial application review

February 16th

• Selection and Lab placement process begins for candidates from other colleges and universities

March 2nd

• OURS application opens for UO students

April 6th

• OURS application closes and lab placement process begins

June 15th

• Arrival & Move-In Day for visiting participants

June 16th

• Welcome Orientation
• Meet Lab Teams and Mentors
• Safety Training throughout the first week

June, July & August

• Weekly workshops and scheduled laboratory time
• Sponsored outings such as camping field trips to Oregon Institute of Marine Biology and Newberry National Volcanic Monument & UO’s Pine Mountain Observatory

August 20th

• Research Symposium – Participant poster and oral presentations

August 21st

• Evaluation & program check out
• Visiting students depart Saturday 8/22/26

Fall:

• Present at SACNAS or ABRCMS Conference