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Interested in Research at Rutgers? Start Here!
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My direct contact info is at the bottom of the page, I'd be more than happy to answer questions :)
[1] Why Research?
Do you have an "itch" to...
- Dive deep into difficult problems?
- Push the boundaries of your knowledge/curiosity at the cutting-edge of your field?
- Become an expert on a topic you're passionate about?
- Work with ambitious and like-minded professors/scientists/peers?
Courses are important, but it can take years until you're doing independent and hands-on work.
With research, you can scratch that "itch" for learning and discovery — no prior experience needed, and you get paid!
Not sure about graduate school? No worries! Research at Rutgers involves highly technical work with cutting-edge methods/equipment, on par with advanced junior/senior internships.
Also, depending on your school/major/degree (e.g. SEBS core), you may require "research credits" to graduate — talk to your academic advisor for more information.
[2] What Kind of Research Happens at Rutgers?
Previous Projects
Get inspired and see where YOU fit into our research community by browsing/searching through hundreds of previous student research projects:
- Click HERE for a searchable database of prior research project descriptions submitted directly by professors.
- Click HERE to see peer-reviewed research papers published in our Rutgers Undergraduate Research Journal (RURJ).
- Click HERE to browse a gallery of abstracts/posters from students who have done research through Aresty.
Student Outcomes
Where do Aresty students end up? See for yourself!
"Rutgers Junior Solves a Physics Equation During His Summer at LSU."
For more, click HERE for a slideshow of achievements/awards/accolades earned by our most recent cohort.
[3] What Does "Aresty" do?
The Aresty Research Center is an institute at Rutgers dedicated to supporting undergraduate research in every way we can.
New to research?
We have two ways for beginners to get involved:
| [1] Aresty Summer Science Program | [2] Aresty Research Assistant Program | |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | First-Year Students | All Students |
| Timeline | Summer (10 weeks) | Academic Year (8 months) |
| Compensation | $3,000 + Summer Housing | Research Credits |
Click here for important dates/deadlines. All Rutgers students receive an email in late January / early February when applications are open, here is an example from a prior year:
Already involved in research?
While students are conducting research under a professor, Aresty offers:
- Travel grants for conferences.
- Funding for research supplies.
- Opportunity and support for publishing in our own peer-reviewed journal (RURJ).
- Poster presentation opportunities (typically tied to previous offerings).
Visit https://aresty.rutgers.edu for more information.
[4] How Can I Be a Competitive Applicant?
NOTE: THIS IS UNFINISHED, CHECK BACK IN A FEW DAYS THANK YOU :)
In the meantime, start developing your skills. A lot of STEM research requires basic programming (reading data files, making plots, etc.), and it's a great way to demonstrate independence, intellectual curiosity, passion, and ambition! Examples:
- read a textbook and post your notes online: https://sites.google.com/view/anish-suresh/mathematics/mathematical-circles?authuser=0
- follow youtube tutorials to make interactive simulations: https://github.com/Humboldt-Penguin/Physics_Simulations
when applications open, read their papers and ask about them
Even if you get rejected from Aresty, there are many research opportunities at Rutgers, both with the professors in your courses and other research centers/institutes like Aresty. Also, just the process of applying (considering your strengths/weaknesses, crafting your narrative, honing your resume, etc.) significantly improves your chances at
Also here's a list of some (not all!) other research opportunities at Rutgers — mark the application dates on your calendar!
[5] Learn More
See our official site (aresty.rutgers.edu) for more detailed information such as:
Check out our instagram (@rutgers_aresty) to hear directly from our students!
You can contact me (student the NSO table + creator of this site; third year in physics/CS) directly at [email protected], or learn more about my experiences here. I'd be more than happy to answer any questions or give pointers :)

