Future Scientist Program

A summer cancer research program at the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center for high school juniors at Indianapolis and Marion County public schools. Each student spends eight weeks on a research project under the mentorship of a university researcher on the IU School of Medicine's downtown Indianapolis campus. Admission weighs scholastic ability, maturity, attendance and interest in research, with a minimum 3.0 GPA, and participants receive a stipend.

Offered by IU Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center. Research for high school students in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–11. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Medicine, Biology

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grade 11. It takes place in person in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Cost: Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates: Applications open December 1, 2026.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about Future Scientist Program

When do applications for Future Scientist Program open?

Applications open December 1, 2026.

Is Future Scientist Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Future Scientist Program?

High school students in grade 11. 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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