Summer Undergraduate Research Institute

The Summer Undergraduate Research Institute brings college students to Rutgers-Newark for a one-of-a-kind opportunity to conduct original lab research with our award-winning faculty. The program is designed for undergraduates in STEM fields who plan to pursue graduate programs or medical school after graduating. 

The seven-week Institute is ideal for those students looking to expand their horizons with hands-on-research experience. Program participants are assigned to labs in a range of fields, including Kinesiology, Psychology, Mathematics, Cell Biology, Herpetology, Geology, Neuroscience, and Atmospheric Chemistry. At the end of the summer, program participants share their research and findings with our campus community.

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In addition to their research, program participants also engage in weekly seminar meetings on cutting-edge topics in scientific discovery, ethics and professional development, and the graduate school admissions process. Group activities are also planned to immerse students in the scientific and research community in our region. And we also have fun!

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This program will be in-person for Summer 2025. Participants will be required to comply with university health and safety protocols.

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2025 Program Dates: May 27 - July 11, 2025

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Program Benefits:

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• Stipend:  $4,000

• Housing + Travel:  On-Campus housing provided for participants residing outside the NYC metropolitan area. Those traveling from outside the area may also qualify for up to $500 in travel assistance.

• Application Assistance:  Program alumni are eligible for application fee waivers when applying to Rutgers Graduate School-Newark.

• Mentoring and Support for applying to graduate school, including free GRE prep.

Summer 2025 Application Deadline: January 31, 2025 (apply here)

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More information about our graduate programs, faculty, and research centers can be found here.