Summer Institute
UTHealth Houston Children’s Heart Institute (CHI), McGovern Medical School
Program overview
High school students in grades 9-12 and undergraduate students passionate about STEM, medicine, engineering, and biomedical innovation; motivated and academically strong applicants.
Eligibility
High school students currently enrolled in grades 9-12 or undergraduate students; strong academic standing; demonstrated interest in science, engineering, or medicine; ability to actively participate in online program components. Students under 16 may participate in virtual seminars and workshops only.
Key details
- Organization
- UTHealth Houston Children’s Heart Institute (CHI), McGovern Medical School
- Type
- Summer institute / academic enrichment program
- Location
- Hybrid; online plus on-site at UTHealth Houston Center for Innovation in Congenital Heart Disease (CiCHD), McGovern Medical School, 6431 Fannin Street Suite MSB 2.131, Houston, Texas 77030 (Texas Medical Center)
- Format
- hybrid
- Eligible grades
- 9, 10, 11, 12, Undergraduate
- Application deadline
- January 22, 2027
- Cost
- $2,000 per student to cover all training expenses; housing accommodations and other associated expenses for the on-site portion are the responsibility of each student.
- Time commitment
- 4 weeks total (2 weeks online + 2 weeks on-site).
- Application status
- Rolling admissions; applications for Summer 2027 due January 22, 2027.
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.