Future Scientist
A summer science program for high school juniors (rising seniors) at Indianapolis and all Marion County public schools, providing the opportunity to spend eight weeks on a research project under the mentorship of a university researcher. This is a paid internship - $3,000 for 8 weeks/40 hours a week.
The application is now open and will close on February 28.
Program Dates: June 8-July 30, 2026
Exp: 05132016
High school juniors (rising seniors) with a keen interest in science and the ability to work independently and responsibly are encouraged to apply for the program, a non-credit enrichment/summer research experience sponsored by the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center. Recognizing that the scientific/research community in the United States today is challenged because fewer high school graduates are choosing science as a career.
Recognizing that the scientific/research community in the United States today is challenged because fewer high school graduates are choosing science as a career, IU developed this program to help create a pipeline of next-generation scientists.
Many students have enthusiastically embraced this program as it provides both an extracurricular educational opportunity and employment experience for students during the summer.
The program is located on the IU School of Medicine’s downtown IU Indianapolis campus. Participants receive a stipend (payment).
Eligibility
Admission to the eight-week program is based upon:
Scholastic ability
Maturity
School attendance record
Ability to obtain work permit if age 16 or under, through the school system
Evidence of interest in scientific research
At the time of application, the student must be a junior in a Marion County public high school and possess a minimum 3.0 grade point average
The Future Scientist Program is tobacco, alcohol, and drug free. Use and/or possession of these items will result in termination from the program.
The program is located on the IU School of Medicine’s downtown Indianapolis campus.
Program dates: June 8-July 30, 2026
Stipend: $3,000 for 8 weeks/40 hours a week.
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