Rockefeller University USA Summer Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded)

Application deadline: 1 February 2025 (closed) · Last updated: 14 February 2025

Are you eager to engage in groundbreaking research at one of the premier research institutions globally? Rockefeller University USA Summer Fellowship, a fully funded 10-week fellowship, is open to international students and U.S. citizens, enabling collaboration with leading experts in various fields while experiencing the vibrant environment of New York City.

Program Overview

• Country: USA  
• Location: Rockefeller University, New York  
• Duration: 10 Weeks (June 2 – August 8, 2025)  
• Eligibility: Open to undergraduate students worldwide  
• Deadline: February 1, 2025  

Over 700 students apply annually for this prestigious fellowship, yet only 25 are selected. This program provides a distinctive opportunity to engage in innovative research across multiple disciplines under the mentorship of faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students.

Benefits

• Complimentary on-campus housing  
• A stipend of $6,500 to cover:  

          Travel expenses  

          Meals  

          Visa costs (if applicable)  

• Free access to social and cultural events, such as:  

          A Broadway performance in Manhattan  

          A professional baseball game  

• Use of campus facilities, including tennis courts, a gym, and jogging paths  

Research areas

• Biochemistry  
• Structural Biology & Chemistry  
• Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology  
• Immunology  
• Virology and Microbiology  
• Neuroscience  
• Physics  
• Mathematical Biology  

Eligibility criteria

• International students are warmly invited to submit their applications.  
• Undergraduate students from diverse academic disciplines are welcome to participate.  
• Candidates should possess a genuine enthusiasm for research and a strong commitment to advancing their scientific knowledge.

Required documentation

• Statement of Purpose
• Official Transcript  
• Letters of Recommendation  

Application process

To apply, please navigate to the official website and complete your application online. The selection process is highly competitive, with final decisions expected to be communicated by mid-March 2025.

Please visit the official website for further information and to submit your application.

Application deadline

Please ensure that your application is submitted by February 1, 2025.

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