Science Opportunities for Students

Interested in after school or summer programs? Science internships? Science scholarships? You are in the right place!

As opportunities are found, they will be added as sub pages under the correct tab. 

High School Opportunities

Middle School Opportunities

Competitions

Scholarships

Summer 2026 Program deadlines (updated 1/16/2026)

January:

19th: 

• UIC CHESS – Cancer Health Engagement Summer Scholars Program

• ResearcHStart

28th: 

• Lurie Discovering Healthcare Careers (DHC) – Juniors & Seniors

Feb:

20th: 

• IMSA Research Scholars

22nd: 

• 2026 NASA STEM Enhancement in Earth Science Internship

27th: 

• RUSH MedSTEM Explorers

• RUSH MedSTEM Pathways

• CPASS Foundation STEMM Scholars Academy

28th: 

• Field Museum Teen Volunteer

March:

1st: 

• UIC Urban Health CHAMPIONS Summer Internship

• Surgeon Juniors

2nd:

• Summer Healthcare Experience in Oncology

9th:

• Summer Research Experiences in Astronomy at CIERA for High School Students  

15th: 

• Exelon Foundation STEM Academy - Chicago

April:

10th: 

• 2026 Constellation Youth Energy Summit

• Medicina Academy Apprentice Program (MAAP)