seed2STEM summer research program for Indigenous youth

Faculty of Medicine faculty members are invited to submit a research project proposal for seed2STEM, a summer research program for Indigenous high school students in Metro Vancouver and Kelowna.

Offered by ICORD and supported by a Faculty of Medicine Strategic Investment Fund grant, the seed2STEM program aims to increase Indigenous participation in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) careers by offering paid six-week summer research internships.

The 2024 program runs July 2–August 9, and assists host labs with student recruitment, funding student salaries and organizational support. Submit a project proposal by April 15.

Information session March 18

Join program organizers and past supervisors in-person or online to learn about the program, what’s involved in hosting a student, and supports available to you.

  • Date: Monday March 18 at 12 noon
  • Location: Hybrid
    • In person: Blusson Spinal Cord Centre Lecture Hall 818 W. 10th Ave

Contact summer@icord.org to RSVP.