The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). All eligibility criteria for participation in LSAMP are determined by NSF guidelines and compliance standards. These requirements are established to ensure consistency across all LSAMP programs nationwide and to align with the goals set forth by the NSF.
Students interested in participating in LSAMP must meet the following NSF-defined eligibility criteria:
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate NSF approved non-medical STEM discipline major;
- Be from a population historically underrepresented in STEM, as defined by NSF.
Please note that eligibility is strictly guided by NSF policy and cannot be altered at the institutional or program level. For more information on NSF eligibility standards, please visit the NSF LSAMP Program Overview.
Undergraduate students at Rutgers–New Brunswick are encouraged to apply for membership to LSAMP. As an LSAMP Scholar, underrepresented student groups, as defined by the NSF, have access to grant-funded resources that support their goal of completing a degree in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Faculty members from any 4-year accredited colleges and universities are also invited to apply to serve as research mentors to LSAMP scholars.
Benefits
Funding for supervised research experience in your area of interest(s) at Rutgers and other national and international institutions
Travel funding to attend conferences and academic competitions
Opportunities for careers and support for graduate school
Earn stipends for serving as a peer mentor, tutoring other LSAMP students, and more
Gain qualifications for the Bridge to the Doctorate program
The LSAMP application for membership is currently at capacity for Spring 2025. Future students will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Please note for consideration in the Spring Semester:
Graduating seniors are not eligible to apply for membership in the Spring (excluding seniors who are a part of a 5-year master's program)