How To Apply

Important Applicant Information

The Summer Scholars Program is aimed at providing research opportunities in all aspects of Biological, Biomedical, and Health Research to undergraduates who may be considering applying to graduate (PhD) programs. The following groups of applicants are encouraged to apply for this program:

• Students intending to apply to medical school should contact: Strong Childrens' Research Center summer program or Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF).

• Students with a potential interest in attending graduate school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.
• For program eligibility information, please check here before beginning your application.

2025 Summer Program Dates

Monday, June 2 - Friday, August 8
Participants are expected to commit to full-time effort (40 hours/week) for the full duration of the program. This program does not accommodate concurrent employment or vacation release time due to its timeline and research intensity. 

Application Deadline

All application material must be received by February 28, 2025. Submitting your application early is encouraged.

Application Process

The 2025 application is now open.

• Click here to start your application.
• The annual application deadline is February 28.
• Each applicant must fill out and submit a completed online application.
• The applicant will be asked to provide names for two recommenders. When the application is submitted, the recommenders will receive an email request asking them to upload a letter of recommendation for the applicant.
• The applicant will be asked to upload scans of their transcripts as part of the online application. Applicants do not need to mail official transcripts to the program unless specifically requested by a program representative.

• Please complete your application early!