BEYOND ALBERT, A High School Research Program
BEYOND ALBERT, A High School Research Program
Take advantage of an exciting, paid educational opportunity. High school students from the Bronx, aged 16 and up, can work in the labs of expert faculty members at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center and learn scientific research skills through the BEYOND ALBERT (Bronx Einstein Youth Oncology Network Dedicated to Academic Learning, Biomedical Education and Research Training) High School Research Program.
Program Details
The BEYOND ALBERT High School Research Program supports high school students in the Bronx in a combined, two-part educational research experience at Albert Einstein College of Medicine taking place during the summer and after school.
The summer session provides full-time, hands-on laboratory research experience and biomedical education over the course of eight weeks. The 2025 summer session runs from June 30 - August 22, and as a participant, you would attend Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
After completing the summer session, you can choose to participate in the after-school program, which meets weekly from September through May, on Thursdays, 4:30–6:30 p.m. During the after-school program, you will attend a variety of scientific talks and participate in workshops designed to develop scientific thinking and research skills. Additionally, we provide individual mentorship to support your career and professional development.
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
- Developing your own research presentations, with the opportunity to present your work to faculty
Participant compensation includes:
- $2,500 stipend for completing the summer program
- Daily meal voucher
- Metro card for transportation
Program Requirements
As a BEYOND ALBERT High School Research Program participant, you must:
- Attend all eight weeks of the summer program, from June 30–August 22, 2025
- Be present from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday–Friday for the duration of the summer session
- Be responsible for your own transportation to and from campus
- Take part in lab work and attend information sessions and workshops
- If committed to the after-school program, attend weekly meetings on Thursdays 4:30 pm–6:30 pm, from September through May
Participant Requirements
If you’re thinking about applying for the BEYOND ALBERT High School Research Program, consider these requirements. You must:
- Be at least 16 years old by the program start date
- Be entering the 11th or 12th grade in the fall of 2025
- Live and attend high school in the Bronx
- Have a passion for science
Transportation: Getting to Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Albert Einstein College of Medicine campus is located in the northeast section of the Bronx. The campus is easily accessible via public transportation. Directions and more information
How to Apply
Applications for the Summer 2025 session are accepted from November 1st to January 12th. Contact Us with questions at beyondalbert@einsteinmed.edu.
On-line Application Components
- Complete application questionnaire
- Signed parental permission form
- A copy of your high school transcript
- Complete 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
- Request from a teacher, school principal, or guidance counselor to complete a recommendation questionnaire
Please attend our Q&A sessions by registering for the event using this link HERE:
- Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM
- Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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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
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
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
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
