SEED/STEM Summer Program

An eight-week summer program from the Indiana CTSI that pairs Indiana high school sophomores, juniors and seniors with faculty mentors on research projects. Students work in labs at sites such as IU School of Medicine, IU Indianapolis and Eli Lilly, Monday through Friday, and finish by presenting a research poster. Applicants need at least one high school chemistry course, and need-based stipends of up to $4,000 are available.

Offered by Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. Research for high school students in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 10–12. Deadline: 2027-03-01.

Fields: STEM, Medicine

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Cost: Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates: The deadline is March 1, 2027.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about SEED/STEM Summer Program

When is the SEED/STEM Summer Program deadline?

The deadline is March 1, 2027.

Is SEED/STEM Summer Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to SEED/STEM Summer Program?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in Indianapolis, Indiana. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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