Experience research the way scientists do — in a professional wet lab environment
A selective, intensive wet lab program where RISE students conduct a hands-on biotechnology research project and produce a publication-ready paper — gaining real laboratory experience that strengthens university applications.
Where RISE scholars earned their admits
14%
Admits to
Harvard
18%
Admits to
Stanford
22%
Admits to
Yale
25%
Admits to
Columbia
32%
Admits to
UPenn
22%
Admits to
MIT
22%
Admits to
Oxford
18%
Admits to
Cambridge
14%
Admits to
Harvard
18%
Admits to
Stanford
22%
Admits to
Yale
25%
Admits to
Columbia
32%
Admits to
UPenn
22%
Admits to
MIT
22%
Admits to
Oxford
18%
Admits to
Cambridge
Write a real research paper
Produce a polished, empirical paper based on your own laboratory data, prepared for submission to peer-reviewed journals under expert mentorship.
Strengthen your applications
Stand out with a distinctive academic achievement that shows intellectual curiosity, commitment and the ability to carry out rigorous scholarly work.
Develop core research skills
Build essential skills — literature review, methodology and analysis — through interactive tutorials and hands-on practicums designed for STEM students.
Experience culture and community
Enrich your learning with university tours, cultural excursions and social activities that build a strong sense of community throughout the programme.
Phase 01
Virtual
Complete an academic orientation and bootcamp, choose your research question, learn research methodology foundations, and prepare for the in-person lab experience.
Phase 02
In-person: research lab campus
Conduct hands-on research in a high-tech wet lab, attend lectures, collect and analyse your own data and present your findings.
Phase 03
Virtual
Receive individual publishing support through one-on-one and group sessions to complete and refine your research paper for publication in academic journals.
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Learn from leading academics and elite PhD mentors drawn from top global universities.
Get confident with a pre-programme online bootcamp on academic reading and expectations.
Build strong foundations in research methods through engaging practicums and guided sessions.
Explore biotechnology, molecular and cell biology, genetics, microbiology, neuroscience and biomedical research.
Gather and analyse your own original data through hands-on laboratory experiments.
The RISE Research Lab program is delivered in partnership with professional wet lab facilities and life-science incubators. You’ll run hands-on research experiments in real laboratory settings, under the guidance of experienced RISE mentors.
Complete a rigorous research paper, ready for submission to an academic journal.
Take part in intensive workshops on academic writing, presenting and publishing.
Continue with our team in free online office hours to polish and submit your paper.
A Professional Research Environment
Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratories with rigorous safety protocols
ISO 8 & ISO 7 clean rooms with HEPA filtration
Multiple chemical fume hoods and controlled environments
Vivarium space on campus for advanced life sciences projects
Dedicated HVAC, CO₂, and clean dry air distribution systems
Reliable backup power for sensitive experiments
Shared and private lab spaces with specialized equipment
Cold Storage
Centrifugation
Pipetting and liquid handling
Mixing and heating
Incubation and shaking
Electrophoresis and spectroscopy
Safety and containment
PCR and amplification
Microscopy and imaging
Cell analysis and transfection
Analytical and sample prep
Lab support and fabrication
Frequently Asked Questions
Overview
Eligibility
Lab Sessions
Research Scope
Fees and Materials
What is RISE Research Labs?
Where is the lab located?
Who supervises students during lab sessions?
RISE is proud to announce the opening of its RISE Research Lab in Silicon Valley in Mountain View, California.
Beginning in Fall 2026, student researchers will have the opportunity to conduct their own experiments and research at a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Silicon Valley — just minutes from Stanford University and surrounded by the headquarters of some of the world's most innovative companies, including Google, Meta, Apple, LinkedIn, Tesla, and WhatsApp.
01 | Declare your interest
Fill out the form on this page, and you’ll be able to book an intro call with our Research Advisor to learn more about the programme and discuss tuition.
02 | Submit your application
After your intro call, you’ll submit your application. Our Admissions Committee will review it and get back to you with a decision.
03 | Secure your place
If you’re accepted, we’ll send you an offer to join the programme. Please, note that we do not currently offer scholarships for the RISE Research Lab program. The tuition fees start from $6,500 USD.