Future Deaf Scientist Program

A four-week summer clinical shadowing internship at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center for students at the Indiana School for the Deaf. Interns shadow cancer center clinicians, gain pathology lab experience, observe surgical techniques and join daily video chats with deaf physicians and interns at other sites. Up to five interns take part each summer, and each receives a $1,500 stipend and one meal daily.

Offered by IU Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center. Internship for high school students in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Medicine, Health

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Future Deaf Scientist Program

When is the Future Deaf Scientist Program deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Future Deaf Scientist Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Future Deaf Scientist Program?

High school students in grades 9 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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