High School Student Research Program

Rutgers University Office of Community Engagement and Rutgers Health New Jersey Medical School

(Newark High School Students and Teachers)

The purpose of this program is to provide biomedical research opportunities to students and teachers of the Newark community, who are interested in a career in biomedical research, medicine, data science and related disciplines.  The aim is to match high school students or teachers with a lab mentor who they can work with and get valuable experiences in research.  The program commenced in early Summer 2024.

Successful teacher applicants will be provided with the opportunity to volunteer in the corresponding laboratory.

For more information, please contact:

Sayeeda Suber:  subersa@njms.rutgers.edu (Rutgers Health – NJMS Dean’s Office, Office of Research)

Read more in Rutgers Today:

Rutgers Fashions a Biomedical Springboard for Newark-Area High School Students

High School Student in Rutgers Summer Research Program Wins National Competition