Researchers & Faculty
Fund your work through five annual grants, publish in Proceedings, and present to colleagues across every discipline at the Annual Meeting.
Where Indiana Science
Comes Together
Across Every Discipline
The Indiana Academy of Science is Indiana’s only multidisciplinary science membership organization. Since 1885, we’ve brought together researchers, students, and educators across the sciences to fund new work, share findings, and build connections across disciplines.
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You Belong Here
From middle school classrooms to university labs, IAS connects Indiana’s scientific community.
College & Graduate Students
Present your research, compete for recognition, and apply for student funding while building a professional network across every field before you graduate.
Middle & High School Students
Give Indiana’s young scientists a head start, from building leadership skills in Junior Council to competing in the Science Talent Search.
Educators
Connect your classroom to Indiana research, find support for STEM learning through Community Grants, and join educators statewide in the Science Education section.
1885
Connecting Indiana science for
more than a century
19
Disciplinary sections spanning
every field of science
1,256+
Research projects funded
through Academy grants
141
Annual Meetings bringing Indiana's
scientists together
Upcoming Events
Oct
21
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fort Wayne Dines for Science | Panera Bread
Oct
22
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Oct
24
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Science Trivia Fundraiser
142nd Annual Meeting · April 10, 2027 · Sheraton Keystone, Indianapolis. Registration and abstract submissions open January 2027.
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Fund Science.
Five annual grant programs support research and community STEM learning in every scientific field across Indiana.
GrantsSupport Students.
Competitions, fellowships, and leadership programs give students a path in science, from middle school through graduate research.
ProgramsPublish Research.
The peer-reviewed Proceedings and the Annual Meeting give researchers in every discipline a place to publish, present, and discuss their work.
PublicationsBuild Connections.
Monthly Science With a Twist talks, BioBlitz, and regional events bring members and the public together statewide.
EventsRecognize Excellence.
Academy awards and Fellows honor Indiana scientists whose scholarship, service, and advocacy strengthen the state's scientific community.
AwardsDevelop Leaders.
Council, committees, and section leadership give members a direct voice in the Academy, shaping its priorities and programs.
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Videos and stories from across Indiana's scientific community: the labs, the researchers, the students, and the events that bring them together.
19 Sections. One Academy.
Every IAS member belongs to a disciplinary home, and every section meets the others at the Annual Meeting.
Join the Academy
Membership includes grant eligibility, Proceedings access, member pricing on events, and a seat at the table across every field.