Summer Scholars Institute, May 31–July 26, 2013
The Summer Scholars Institute, an eight-week program held at the IU Bloomington
and IUPUI campuses, enrolls select HBCU and IU students from our partner institutions. These STEM Scholars engage in continuous, substantive research at the Summer Scholars Institute and their universities.
- Eighty-five percent of scholars' academic time during the institute is spent in research projects with HBCU and IU faculty.
- Other activities include:
- Colloquia with STEM Initiative faculty, professionals, and other academics
- Committee on Institutional Cooperation Summer Research Opportunities Program
- Technical writing training
- GRE preparation
- Social activities
- Summer Scholars live in IU dorms.
- Summer Scholars receive a $4,000 stipend, plus room and board.
2013 STEM Summer Scholars Institute application
The dates for the 2013 STEM Summer Scholars Institute are May 31st through July 26th.
To be considered for the 2013 Summer Scholars Institute, a completed application and supporting documents must be submitted to the Indiana University Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs by February 25, 2013. Early applicants will receive priority consideration.
Summer Scholars should plan to arrive before 5:00 pm on Friday, May 31, 2013, and can depart after the Closing Luncheon scheduled from 10:30 am–1:30 pm on July 26, 2013.
View application & supporting document information
Previous STEM Summer Scholars Institutes
Read about past STEM SSI highlights and participants.
For Information about the Summer Scholars Institute, Contact:
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Dr. Jack L. Schmit
Coordinator, Summer Scholars Institute
Director of Grant Procurement and Student Support
Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs, Indiana University
812-855-9140
dema@indiana.edu
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Dr. Sherry Queener
Director of the Graduate Office, IUPUI
Associate Dean, Indiana University Graduate School
317-274-1563
queens@iupui.edu
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Dr. Maxine Watson
Associate Dean, Indiana University Graduate School
Professor of Biology, IU Bloomington
812-855-5591
watsonm@indiana.edu