About
Biomedical Research Programs for High School Students includes the Future Scientist Program, where students spend eight weeks on a research project under the mentorship of a university researcher. It also includes the Future Deaf Scientist Program, with a clinical shadowing internship, hands-on pathology lab experience, and real surgical techniques. Other offerings include the CTSI SEED/STEM Summer Program, where accepted students are matched with a research faculty mentor in research labs, and Molecular Medicine in Action, where participants learn methods used to study the molecular, cellular, and genetic basis of diseases and processes such as cancer, diabetes, stem cells, and angiogenesis.
Programs
- Future Scientist Program — high school juniors at Indianapolis and all Marion County public schools · summer, eight weeks · Spend eight weeks on a research project under the mentorship of a university researcher.
- Future Deaf Scientist Program — local area high school students who are deaf or hearing impaired; students from the Indiana School for the Deaf · summer, four weeks · Clinical shadowing internship with hands-on pathology lab experience and real surgical techniques.
- CTSI SEED/STEM Summer Program — students currently in grades 10, 11 and 12 are prioritized · summer · Research career exploration in STEM fields; accepted students are matched with a research faculty mentor in research labs over the summer. Stipends up to $4,000 are provided to eligible individuals.
- Molecular Medicine in Action — high school sophomore, junior and senior students · Participants experience methods scientists use in unlocking and deciphering the molecular, cellular and genetic basis of diseases and processes such as cancer, diabetes, stem cells and angiogenesis.
At a glance
- Ages: 14–18 years old
- General schedule: research training programs and internships for high school students interested in exploring biomedical and health-related research careers; summer programs are listed
About the provider
Indiana University School of Medicine offers research training programs for high school students interested in exploring biomedical and health-related research careers.
Last updated September 4, 2026.
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