Many faculty members in these departments are actively engaged in field and lab-based projects that involve students in immersive research every summer. Students who are interested in doing research in the STEM fields are encouraged to explore the different projects that Faculty Mentors in your department are currently working on.
STEM Project Pathway
Novel and investigative research projects in a faculty-led lab or in the field
Award Process
Disciplines Include
Each of these departments typically has at least one position available each summer, and often multiple positions are available.
Most departments expect students to participate in a faculty-organized project, but some also provide opportunities for students to develop their own projects with faculty oversight.
- Biology (includes biochemistry projects)
- Chemistry (includes biochemistry projects)
- Computer Science
- Environmental Studies and Sciences
- Mathematics
- Physics and Astronomy
If you are interested in participating in a research project during the summer, be sure to consult the department's website for detailed information on which faculty are available to mentor summer projects. On the application, you will be invited to identify the faculty member or project you would like to work on. A committee composed of faculty in the relevant STEM department reviews applications and makes recommendations regarding award recipients.
Funding Sources for STEM Projects
Many positions are available to students regardless of financial need. The positions available through the H&S Summer Scholars Program include research projects supported by:
- The H&S Science Research Fund
- External grants awarded to IC Faculty through the NSF, NIH, or other agencies or foundations
- Specific department-based scholarships
- H&S Annual Funds
In order to receive consideration for an award requiring financial aid eligibility, you must have your FAFSA on file with Student Financial Services by February 15.
Apply
Please review the Program Expectations and Eligibility Requirements on Information for Students before submitting your application.
All students apply to the H&S Summer Scholars Program via this online application form. You must log in with your IC netpass to access the form. You may start your application, save it, and return to keep working on it, before you submit it.
A template of this year's application form for you to review in advance is available here.
Applications are now open!
Template for STEM Pathway Scholar appllication -
2024_scholar_app_stem.pdf (182.01 KB)
This document is a PDF version of the application. Do not submit this template - use the application link to the live form to submit.
Deadlines 2025
| Application Opens | November 18, 2024 |
| Application Deadline | February 28, 2025 |
| Awards Announced | By April 14, 2025 |
| Confirmation of Participation | April 21, 2025 |
| Program Dates | May 28 - July 25, 2025 |