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BEYOND ALBERT High School Research Program

BEYOND ALBERT High School Research Program

High school students from the Bronx, ages 16 and older, are invited to take advantage of an exciting paid educational opportunity through the BEYOND ALBERT (Bronx Einstein Youth Oncology Network Dedicated to Academic Learning, Biomedical Education and Research Training) program. Participants will work with expert faculty members at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, gain hands-on experience in scientific research, and develop skills that prepare them for future careers.

Program Details

The BEYOND ALBERT program provides Bronx high school students with educational research experience at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461) during the summer and through academic year programming.

Summer Research Experience

  • Duration: Eight weeks, late June through August
  • Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Format: Full-time, in-person, hands-on laboratory research paired with biomedical education sessions and workshops

Academic Year Experience

  • Duration: September through May
  • Schedule: Weekly meetings on Thursdays, 4:30pm 6:30pm
  • Format: In-person seminars, workshops, and mentorship sessions

Program activities include:

  • Hands-on research experience in the laboratory
  • Career and professional development workshops
  • Seminars and Workshops led by Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center faculty, postdocs and students
  • Preparation of independent research presentations, with opportunities to present your work to faculty
  • College application and readiness support

Participant compensation includes:

  • $2,500 stipend for completing the summer program
  • Daily meal voucher
  • OMNY card for transportation
  • Earn up to 3 credits from the Lehman College Now Program

Program Requirements

As a BEYOND ALBERT Research Program participant, you are expected to:

  • Attend the full eight-week summer session
  • Be present from 9:00am to 5:00 pm, Monday–Friday for the duration of the summer session
  • Arrange your own transportation to and from campus
  • Actively participate in lab work and attend information sessions and workshops
  • Participate in the academic year activities

Participant Requirements

If you are considering applying to the BEYOND ALBERT program, you must:

  • Have a passion for science
  • Be at least 16 years old by the summer session start date
  • Be a rising junior or senior during the summer session
  • Live in the Bronx and attend a Bronx high school

Transportation: Getting to Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine campus is located in the northeast section of the Bronx at 1300 Morris Park Ave, Bronx, NY 10461. The campus is easily accessible via public transportation. Directions and more information

How to Apply

Program applications for the are accepted from November 1st to January 12th. Please contact us if you have questions at beyondalbert@einsteinmed.edu.

On-line Application Components

  • Application questionnaire
  • Signed parental permission form
  • A copy of your high school transcript
  • Responses to short answer questions:
    • Describe your future academic and career goals
    • Describe why you are interested in science and scientific research
    • Describe how you would benefit from this program
  • One recommendation form submitted by a teacher, school principal, or guidance counselor

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Testimonials

I really enjoyed the purpose of this program, which was to expose teens to scientific research and potentially push them towards pursuing a scientific career. I know it worked for me.

Marvin Gutierrez

Marvin Gutierrez

The activities and the people that I got to meet and network with because I got to learn about different areas of science and work in field where everyone shares a common interest of science.

Osayuware Igbinigun

Osayuware Igbinigun

What I liked most was how much I got to experience and learn. From touring core facilities to reviewing the central dogma. It was super great.

Mayerline Reinoso

Mayerline Reinoso

I liked the hands-on work very much and it was really helpful when the mentors explained the topics very clearly. Also, I liked that although this program was about biology, they talked so much about college which is extremely helpful. It was the best science program. It inspired me to think about a career in science.

Nowshoba Nowshin

Nowshoba Nowshin