Description
The Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy announces the 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program. The program is intended for highly motivated undergraduates interested in a research career in the pharmaceutical and environmental sciences. Students are provided with an opportunity to conduct full-time research in areas related to Pharmacology and Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences.
- Eligibility: Undergraduate students currently enrolled at a university in the United States. Previous experience performing independent laboratory or clinical research is not required. Must be eligible for NIH training grant support (US citizen or permanent resident).
- Dates: May 26-Jul 31, 2026
- Activities: Training includes hands-on research conducted in the laboratories or clinical practices of faculty members, round table discussions of research progress, and seminars on research careers and activities of the faculty. Students also participate in career development workshops and a field trip to a pharmaceutical company. At the end of the fellowship, each student will provide a brief oral presentation on his or her summer research project.
- Applications: Due Feb 1, 2026. We ONLY accept applications at the SURF website: https://surf.rutgers.edu. We will not consider applications on the ASBMB website.
Some applicants may also be excellent candidates for a joint appointment with the RISE (Research Intensive Summer Experience) program, a residential program. We encourage you to check eligibility and also apply at https://www.rise.rutgers.edu. The RISE application includes a checkbox where you can indicate your interest in SURF.
Requirements
Full-time undergraduate student at a US-based university of college and will still be enrolled in Fall 2026. Must be eligible for NIH training grant support (US citizen or permanent resident).
