Waksman Student Scholars Program (vWISE)
Summarized from Waksman Institute of Microbiology, Rutgers University's official page. Nichable isn't affiliated with this program; confirm details on the official page before applying. How we verify listings
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- Deadline
- Rolling / no deadline
- Status
- Opening soon
- Grade levels
- Grades 10-12
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Location
- Remote (Remote (virtual))
- How to apply
- Members only
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A virtual two-week summer research institute in molecular biology and bioinformatics, where high school students analyze real genomic sequence data from the duckweed Landoltia punctata and compare it to other species -- followed by continuing the research as a class or club leader at their own high school during the academic year. Cost: a $2,200 program fee, due two weeks after acceptance.
Who can apply
Students in grades 10–12.
Open to students entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade who can commit to attending every day of the two-week virtual summer Institute plus continuing the research project as a leader in their high school's class or club during the school year. Applications are first-come, first-served and typically open around February; the 2026 vWISE session ran August 10-21.
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