RISE at Rutgers is a nationally acclaimed summer research program for outstanding undergraduates from diverse backgrounds. Scholars participate in cutting-edge research in the biological, physical, and social/ behavioral sciences, math, engineering, and exciting interdisciplinary areas under the guidance of carefully matched faculty mentors. A robust professional development component, including GRE preparation, complements the research.

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Participants also benefit from wellness workshops, social and recreational activities, and community engagement opportunities.

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We particularly encourage applications from students from underrepresented, disadvantaged, non-traditional or first-generation college backgrounds or who attend schools with limited research opportunities.

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RISE is a 10 week in-person residential program. 

• U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible to work in the U.S. (For NSF REUs and some other grant-funded RISE partners, only citizens or permanent residents are eligible.)
• Interest in considering a future PhD program
• Completion of at least the sophomore year by June 2024. Occasionally, we consider current first-years with extraordinary credentials.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 (on 4.0 scale). Admission is highly selective, and successful applicants typically have excellent academic records.​

We particularly encourage:

• Groups underrepresented in their fields of study
• Students from economically/educationally disadvantaged backgrounds
• First generation to attend college
• Students attending predominantly undergraduate institutions with limited research opportunities
• Non-traditional students
• Individuals who have faced life challenges