We are no longer accepting applications for the summer 2024 WISE Programs.
Applications for the summer 2025 WISE programs will be available after 1/1/25
We are planning to offer the following WISE programs: June-25 WISE: June 23 to July 3, 2025 (in person at the Waksman Institute), August-25 WISE: July 28 to August 8, 2025 (in person at the Waksman Institute) August-24 vWISE: August 11 to August 22, 2025. (On-line only)
How to apply:
- Only online applications will be accepted. We will post the application form for the summer 2025 WISE programs after 1/1/25
- Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and acceptances will be made on a rolling basis.
- Each WISE program is competitive and acceptance is limited.
- We reserve the right to cancel this program if it is under enrolled.
What will the applications ask?
In addition to background information, the online application will ask you for:
- Name and email address of your high school guidance counselor.
- Name and email address of a high school biology teacher and/or science teacher who can verify your current enrollment in, or completion of, their course(s).
- Electronic copy of your current report card, if you are in 10th grade in September 2024. If you are in 11th or 12th grade in September 2024 you are asked to submit an electronic copy of your current transcript.
- A 200 word personal statement describing your interest in science.