Research Coordinator, Dr. Meng Ping Tu shares that both these programs only accept current juniors or seniors, and both PROHIBIT students use any part of the coursework or research project for science competitions. Hence, current Research students should not apply to these programs.
This program may benefit students who are not in the Research Track but are curious about what conducting research is like. All applications are due on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 11:59pm Eastern Time. Letters of recommendation are due on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 11:59pm Eastern Time.
Note! you no longer need a nomination to apply to LAB Jumpstart. Any eligible student is welcome to directly submit an application through our online system.
Combined after-school and summer research program to take place at The Rockefeller University
After-school portion meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30pm – 7pm; February 29 – June 13, 2024
Summer portion (same as SSRP) requires up to 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, June 24 – August 8, 2024
Must be a high school junior or senior (aged 16+ at program start) enrolled in a NYC High School, and must commit to participate in the entire program
Students from underserved communities and minoritized backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply
Summer Science Research Program (SSRP)
Mentored biomedical research program at The Rockefeller University
Monday, June 24 – Thursday, August 8, 2024
SSRP scholars will be on campus up to 35 hours per week during normal business hours
Applicants must be current high school juniors or seniors
Accepted students must be age 16+ at program start — no exceptions — and must commit to the entire program.
Get more info at our LAB Jumpstart & SSRP information sessions
We will host 2 identical information sessions. All are welcome to attend!
Monday October 23, 2023 @ 8pm
Monday November 13, 2023 @ 8pm
What can it look like to become a scientist? Can anyone become a scientist? If you’ve ever asked yourself this question, and are a junior or senior in high school, come learn about the biomedical research programs at Rockefeller University. Our premier research education wing, lead by RockEDU Science Outreach team, builds pathways for high school students to connect with both scientist mentors and the research process. Anyone interested in learning about LAB Jumpstart and the Summer Science Research Program (SSRP) should register to attend. Hope to see you there!!! #ScienceIsForEveryone
