WHY RISE?
The RISE Advantage
Academic
Rutgers is ranked a top 15 public research university in the nation and top 100 world in the world.
Member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and of the Big Ten Academic Alliance.
We pride ourselves on the 3R’s – Research, Reputation, and Resources
175 Centers and Institutes
Research budget of $970 million
13 of our graduate programs rank in the nation’s top 10*
To learn more about the School of Graduate Studies, click here.
Mentorship
The RISE Program Directors will continue to advise you on an ongoing basis as you plan your next steps. In addition, you may be able to continue your research remotely during the academic year. Many such arrangements lead to publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Financial
For 10 week in-person program:
Stipend: $5,000 - $6,000 (stipend varies for partner REU programs)
Free on-campus housing
Travel to campus for up to $500
Free GRE prep course valued at $1,300
Residential
Free on-campus housing in air-conditioned apartments. Part of a vibrant, multi-cultural community
Graduate student Resident Advisors provide guidance and facilitate social activities
State-of-the art campus recreation center with an Olympic pool, fitness center, and beach volleyball
Professional
Rigorous training in oral and written research communication skills
Graduate school admission workshops, including review of your personal statement
Exploration of career options, including field trips to pharmaceutical and technology companies. RISE Scholars may be able to arrange future internships with our industrial partners.
Capstone Symposium with both oral and poster presentations
GRE prep (optional)
Award-winning presentations at national conferences
Placement at top graduate schools
Location
Located at the epicenter of the nation's pharmaceutical and high technology industries. New Jersey employs more scientific professionals than any other state
Beautiful Atlantic beachfront and mountains and the excitement of New York City less than an hour away
Public transportation links the Rutgers campus to the powerhouse Boston-New York-Philadelphia-Washington corridor
30 minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport, with frequent service to destinations throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico
Graduate
When you are ready to apply for grad school:
You will enjoy an application fee waiver to Rutgers programs
You will be eligible for our SUPER Grad (Summer Pipeline to Excellence at Rutgers Graduate) Fellowship Program, a prestigious financial award supported by the chancellor, awarded to outstanding RISE alumni who return to Rutgers for graduate school
One Application - Multiple Opportunities
RISE applicants can opt to be automatically be considered for Partner REU sites
Research Areas
See RISE project posters and video presentations here. Learn more about Rutgers graduate programs here.
Biomedical & Health Science
Environmental & Biological Sciences
Engineering
Physical Sciences
Social Sciences
Humanities
Mathematical Science
Interdisciplinary Opportunities