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ACS Project SEED Program
Chemistry
Project SEED is a summer fellowship program that provides high school students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds with hands-on research experiences in chemistry and related fields. Participants work in academic or industrial labs under the guidance of scientist-mentors, gaining exposure to research, college readiness, and career paths in the chemical sciences.
Program details
- Deadline
- Apr 6, 2026
- Dates
- Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026
- Grade level
- Grades 10–12
- Location
- Multiple Locations
- Program type
- Research experience
- Duration
- 8-10 weeks
- Attendance
- Commuter
Eligibility
Open to high school students (sophomores, juniors, seniors, or recent graduates) from low-income families (household income up to 300% of federal poverty guidelines). Must have completed at least one high school chemistry course.
Costs and support
- Cost
- Free
- Financial aid
- Program is free
- Stipend
- $4,000 fellowship award/stipend
- Contact program
- projectseed@acs.org
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