UTHealth Houston Children's Heart Institute (CHI) Summer Scholar Institute
UTHealth Houston Children's Heart Institute (CHI) / Center for Innovation in Congenital Heart Disease (CiCHD), McGovern Medical School
Program overview
High school students in grades 9–12 and undergraduate students passionate about science, engineering, medicine, biomedical innovation, and congenital heart disease care.
Eligibility
Must be currently enrolled in grades 9–12 or undergraduate; strong academic standing and 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) / Center for Innovation in Congenital Heart Disease (CiCHD), McGovern Medical School
- Type
- Summer institute
- Location
- Hybrid: online and on-site at UTHealth Houston Center for Innovation in Congenital Heart Disease (CiCHD), McGovern Medical School, 6431 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030, within the Texas Medical Center
- Format
- hybrid
- Eligible grades
- 9, 10, 11, 12
- Cost
- No tuition cost for the inaugural cohort; housing and other associated expenses for the on-site portion are the responsibility of each student.
- Compensation
- Stipend available
- Time commitment
- June 15 – July 15, 2026 (4 weeks total: online June 15–26; on-site July 1–15).
- Application status
- Rolling admissions; applications reviewed on a rolling basis
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.