Indiana University Jim Holland Summer Science Programs

Indiana University Jim Holland Summer Science Programs includes the Jim Holland Summer Enrichment Program in Biology (SEP), the Jim Holland Summer Science Research Program (SSRP), and the Jim Holland Research Initiative in STEM Education (RISE). The programs are for students currently in grades 8-11 who will enter grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 in the fall, and the age range is 13 to 18.

Programs

• Jim Holland Summer Enrichment Program in Biology (SEP) — Currently in grades 8-11 (entering grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 in the fall) · 1st year program. Sunday, July 19 - Friday, July 24, 2026.
• Jim Holland Summer Science Research Program (SSRP) — Currently in grades 8-11 (entering grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 in the fall) · 2nd year program. Sunday, July 12 - Sunday, July 19, 2026.
• Jim Holland Research Initiative in STEM Education (RISE) — Currently in grades 8-11 (entering grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 in the fall) · 3rd year program. Sunday, June 21 - Friday, July 3, 2026.

At a glance

• Ages: 13–18 years old

About the provider

The programs are specifically designed to expand participation and retention in STEM disciplines by providing opportunities for academically high-achieving students. Their goals are to foster and sustain prolonged interest and enthusiasm in the sciences, provide positive, diverse, hands-on exposures to research, help students develop an awareness of career opportunities, and increase participation in STEM. Applications for the 2026 Holland Summer Science Programs are closed.

Applications for the 2026 Holland Summer Science Programs are closed.

What families say

“We, at this point, have a 100% success rate at converting program participants into college students. There’s really no limit to where they could go in the sciences if they so choose.” — Armin Moczek, IU professor of biology and department chair

Last updated September 4, 2026.