Congratulations on becoming a Project SEED Student!
Please be sure to bookmark this page, as all deadlines, details related to your program, resources, and frequently asked questions will be posted here. If you have questions, be sure to reach out to your Project SEED mentor and/or coordinator.
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Deadlines
SEED Students January 1st-April 30th Contact SEED coordinators to apply to a local program April 22nd
2020 Scholarship winners announced June 1st Tentative start date for summer program (varies by site) Between July 31st and August 30th Tentative end date for summer program (varies by site) August 17th Sci-Mix Poster Session (Opportunity to present at 259th ACS national fall meeting in San Francisco) August 30th Annual student survey deadline for final payment August 31st 2021 Scholarship application opens (SEED seniors) December 31st Scholarship application closes -
Scholarship Check Details
How much is the SEED stipend?
Summer I students receive a $2,500 and Summer II students receive $3,000.
How do I receive my stipend?
Project SEED sends funding to Local ACS Sections or SEED Coordinators. Coordinators then disperse checks to students at each site.
When do I receive my stipend?
Two payments are sent during the summer program. The first payment ($2,000 for Summer I or $2,500 for Summer II) is sent out within the first few weeks of the program. The second payment, the remaining amount of $500, is sent out after the annual survey and final report are complete and received by the national office by all students at a SEED site.
Other Stipend Information
Students are paid a stipend/fellowship for their research.
ACS does not provide a W-2 to students because they are not paid directly from ACS National.
ACS is not allowed to provide tax advice. Reach out to your local tax professional with any and all questions regarding taxes.
If needed, ACS can provide a confirmation letter of participation in the program.
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Rules and Regulations
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Program Expectations
- Perform a minimum of 8 weeks of research at project site.
- Create a written report that captures your summer research.
- Complete the annual student survey at the end of the summer.
- Abide by all project site rules.
Project Site Expectations
- Be present and on time.
- Work in the lab following all safety rules.
- Be attentive to the work and receptive to feedback.
- Communicate with mentor and coordinator.
Communication Expectations
- When you are communicating with your coordinator, mentor, or the national Project SEED office you want to present yourself in a professional manner.
- Construct thoughtful emails that read as professional correspondance.
- Professional emails include a subject line, greeting/salutation, message, and a signature.
- Avoid abbreviations, slang, or emoji's.
Other Summer Expectations
- Non-research Activities
- Most sites will organize activities or seminars outside of daily research duties.
- These activities can help improve lab preparedness or career and college readiness.
- Most sites will organize activities or seminars outside of daily research duties.
- Final Report
- Report styles and deadlines vary by project site, but most reports follow a similar outline. Reach out to your mentor or coordinator when questions arise about your report. You can also use the resources below when drafting your report.
- Research Poster
- Most sites will require the creation of a research poster, and mentors will work alongside their student throughout the process.
- Use the Anatomy of an Ace Research Poster resource when designing.
- Project Presentation
- Students are given opportunities to present their research at local and national meetings.
- Presentation settings are professional and tips can be found on the ACS Poster Presentation resource.
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Resources
Interested in additional opportunities or resources? For some of the recurring, ACS-sponsored events, opportunities, and resources, please visit the links below.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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How long can I be in the ACS Scholars Program?
What if my family income does not meet the eligibility requirements?
Reach out to the SEED Coordinator in your area to discuss any issues with income eligibility. A variety of factors, such as local cost of living, can be considered for students outside of the eligibility requirements.
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Is it possible to defer my scholarship check?
What if I can’t participate anymore?
Although we would like 100% completion from all students, we do understand that life happens and not everyone is able to complete their summer research. When a problem arises the first thing to do is contact your SEED Coordinator. They will help rectify the issue or assist you in transitioning out of the SEED program. High levels of communication, whether good news or bad news, is always best when maneuvering through a professional environment.
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When do I receive my scholarship check?
What can I do if I don’t have transportation to the SEED site?
Project SEED sites vary when it comes to accessible public transportation. Some sites might be able to work out access to public transportation if available in the area, or if it is a more rural site the coordinator can discuss what has worked in the past for other SEED students. As always, reach out to your SEED Coordinator with any issues that may arise.
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What all is covered?
Can I participate in a second summer of Project SEED?
Project SEED offers students the opportunity to come back as a Summer II student. In order to qualify, students must have participated in Summer I, completed all reports and surveys, and have a recommendation from their mentor/coordinator.
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What if I need to take a semester off?
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What about ACS Student Membership?
What are some other ACS high school programs or resources offered?The ACS offers multiple programs geared towards high school students. They include ACS ChemClub, U.S. national Chemistry Olympiad, ChemMatters, and college planning. These programs and more information on them can be found on the High School Chemistry Student Programs and Resources page -
Can I use the scholarship to cover summer coursework?
What if I don’t get along with my mentor?
A lot of time and effort goes into matching students with a mentor that will be a good fit, but that does not mean every match is perfect. If you are having an issue that needs to be addressed reach out to your coordinator, or if your mentor is the site coordinator reach out to the Project SEED National Office. Your summer research experience should aid in your academic and personal growth and we will work to make sure that you succeed where you are placed.
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What is the required GPA?
How do I reach out to Project SEED Coordinators?
Use the Find a Location tool on the SEED website to locate the nearest SEED site. This will give you information on local coordinators, but may not list all sites in the area. Send the coordinator an initial email introducing yourself, letting them know your interest in the program, and also your location so they can best match you to a site after you apply and are accepted into the program.
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What is the academic review process?
