Rising Scholars Workshop
May 13th – 16th, 2025
The Rockefeller University’s Rising Scholars Workshop aims to encourage and prepare undergraduate students for graduate-level biomedical sciences by providing interactive scientific training, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities to promising young scientists.
This three-day workshop provides participants with:
- Introduction to experimental design through engaging plenary sessions and hands-on training in our cutting-edge resource centers
- Opportunity to learn and practice skills necessary for success as a scientist, including evaluating scientific papers, experiment design, and scientific communication
- Ability to build research-valued soft skills, such as strong communication, leadership, and teamwork
- Interaction with Rockefeller University scientists, postdoctoral fellows, and students
- Career explorations and opportunity to build meaningful professional relationships
Each scholar will receive:
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- All expenses paid (includes stipend for travel, lodging and meals) for the three-day on-campus experience, and a
- $500 honorarium to support building scholars’ scientific network
Program Eligibility
The Rising Scholars Workshop will accept nominations from invited institutions for individuals of who are rising sophomores and juniors at their institutions.
Participants should be nominated based on their research experience and/or academic record, recommendations from faculty advisers or research supervisors, and commitment to a career in biomedical research.
For more information about the workshop, please contact us at: odei@rockefeller.edu.