Research > Orsp Summer Student Research Program STUDENT INFORMATION FACULTY INFORMATION Download copy of program Brochure The Summer Student Research Program provides a unique eight-week research experience for New Jersey Medical School 's first and second-year medical students as well as undergraduate students enrolled in our combined BS/MD seven-year program. Students participate in biomedical research activities in a laboratory or clinical setting while developing a close working relationship with a faculty member. NOTE:  The eight-week program runs from June 8th through July 31st with poster sessions held the first week in August  (dates to be announced). Many projects provide either a small stipend or a fellowship; many other projects are available on a volunteer or work-study basis. A directory of faculty research projects is available under the student information link above.  Students should contact the faculty mentor directly to discuss, in more detail, the goals of the project for which they are interested. Faculty will evaluate the candidate's qualifications to undertake the research proposed; and, with faculty approval, the student applies for a specific project to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. NOTE:   Stipend support is available for a limited number of research projects. Stipend support is also reserved for entering first-year medical students and rising second-year medical students. Undergraduate students in the combined BS/MD program may perform research projects as a volunteer while fulfilling their credit requirement. Program Requirements: All students participating in the Summer Research Program are required to complete the Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI) Basic Course online, available at http://www.umdnj.edu/hsweb/Education/ At the conclusion of the program students are required to submit an abstract summarizing their research. These abstracts are published annually in the Summer Student Research Abstract Booklet.  Click here for copy of Abstract Guidelines. Finally, students are required to present thier research projects at the annual Student Poster Day Events usually held the first week in August. Participation in the Summer Student Research Program is often the student's first research experience. It provides an opportunity for each student to evaluate the possibility of an academic career in medicine as well as appreciate the value and importance of biomedical research to tomorrow's physicians. Any interested students not enrolled in New Jersey Medical School may review the available projects and independently arrange a volunteer position directly with a faculty mentor. Frequently Asked Questions Project Directories External Fellowship Opportunities External Poster Competitions For Additional Information about the New Jersey Medical School Program, e-mail deanle@umdnj.edu.