Now in its 14th year, SNP introduces NYC public high schoolers to the wonders of cutting-edge neuroscience. For two weeks in the summer, we bring students to the Rockefeller University campus (all expenses paid) for a course of highly interactive lectures, activities, and experiments led by practicing scientists. Our goal is to give students a memorable summer experience that gets them excited and confident about science and research. SNP is aimed as an introduction to research science, and we encourage students with otherwise limited opportunities to explore their scientific interests to apply.
We’re currently planning to hold SNP 2022 fully in person, barring any major changes in COVID statistics in NYC and/or Rockefeller's safety recommendations. This means that we will pay transportation to and from Rockefeller Monday-Friday August 15-26 (the program dates for this summer).
Each year, we collect applications as broadly as possible from NYC public high schools. We seek motivated, mature, and inquisitive students, irrespective of previous scholastic achievement or experience with science. We don’t necessarily look for “straight A” students, but rather those who flourish when allowed to exercise their creativity, curiosity, and independence. We encourage applications from high-need schools where students may have more limited opportunities to pursue their interest in science.
The 2022 deadline for both student applications and teacher references is 11:59 PM, Sunday, March 20th
To find our application forms, or to learn more about SNP, please visit: https://www.rockefeller.edu/outreach/snp/