Congratulations to the RISE 2024 Cohort
Our RISE 2024 Cohort had an amazing summer! Meet the participants here, learn more about their backgrounds and their exciting research completed this summer here
We look forward to receiving the applications of our next years scholars!
Dates: May 27- Aug 1, 2025
Applications Opens November of 2024! For more information click here.
Will you be at ABRCMS or the SACNAS/NDiSTEM conference this fall? Please introduce yourself! The RISE Program Director will be there and will be happy to give you advice.
SACNAS/NDiSTEM, Oct 30- Nov 2, Booth 648
ABRCMS, Nov 13 – 16, Booth 1740
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 optional GRE preparation, complements the research.
Participants also benefit from wellness workshops, social and recreational activities, and community engagement opportunities.
Our goal is to broaden participation in research by providing opportunities for individuals who might not otherwise have them, including (but not limited to) students from Primarily Undergraduate Institutions. For more information about Rutgers’ commitment to a diverse community, visit University Equity and Inclusion.
RISE is a 10 week in-person residential program. Dates for summer 2024 are May 28 - August 2.
Learn more here, and please explore our website to learn about previous summer scholars, projects, and symposia.
Visit a recording of an Information Session here and check out the presentation slides here.
Hear our students' thoughts on RISE...
"The RISE/REU experience provided me with research and professional knowledge I’ll be using for the rest of my career. The program introduced me to other aspiring researchers who I was able to learn from and become a stronger applicant for grad school!" RISE 2023
"The RISE Program really showed me what true mentorship was supposed to look like and got me excited for the future and excited for the future and excited to apply to Rutgers and other graduate schools during this upcoming application cycle." -RISE and ADV Mat 2024. Hear more Here.
"I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for everything. The opportunity to work with Dr. York was incredible, and without his support, receiving the award at AMRCMS 2023 would not be possible" - RISE 2023.