The SOCRATES 2-year traineeships include an annual stipend (34K), tuition+fees. Students must devote a full-time effort  to the SOCRATES program (thesis research, publications, courses and activities).

SOCRATES APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will send all below documents to socrates-coordinator@rutgers.edu

  1. Applicants will provide a written half  to full page research statement of their interest in the SOCRATES program and how their background and interests best match the goals of the program
  1. Provide a cover letter with contact information including an email and website or linkedin url
  1. 2 Reference Letters
  1. Provide a CV / Resume 
  1. Copy of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (official copy will be requested at a later date)
  1. Round 1 Application Deadline – February 28
    Round 2 Application Deadline – April 1
  1. Faculty Review of Applications – 2nd Week of March
    Faculty Review of Applications – 2nd Week of April