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 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
Introduction to your field of interest. First real look into the world of experiments and academia.
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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 1 (BSL-1) laboratories following standard microbiological practices
Multiple chemical fume hoods and controlled environments
General-use vivarium space for non-hazardous life sciences projects
Reliable backup power for sensitive experiments
Shared and private lab spaces with specialised 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
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Weekend Experiment Plans
Pick a hands-on weekend lab, run it under expert supervision, and turn the results into a publishable finding.
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 program and your research interests.
02 | Submit your application
After your intro call, you’ll submit your application. Our Admissions Committee will review it and follow up with a detailed 3-month program curriculum tailored specifically for you.
03 | Secure your place
If you’re accepted, we’ll send you an offer to join the program. Please, note that we do not currently offer scholarships for the RISE Research Lab program. The tuition fees start from $500 USD.