TCNJ Mentored Undergraduate Summer Experience (MUSE) Fellowship

Flagship 8-week intensive residential summer fellowship conducting faculty-mentored research across molecular biology, nanomaterials chemistry, and computer science.

Official university details ↗Research checked, not sponsored

Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled TCNJ undergraduate student in good academic standing (3.2+ GPA)
English language proficiency: TOEFL 80+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Faculty-student joint research proposal
Recommendation letters: TCNJ faculty mentor recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: $4,500 summer student stipend, full on-campus housing, and $1,000 research project supplies grant
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: Endowed through TCNJ Academic Research Fund

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

Official university details ↗TCNJ guide ↗Mentorship ↗Ask us — free ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official The College of New Jersey documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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