Research Rookies Incoming Students 2025

First Name

Preferred First Name (We'll use this name in all communications moving forward)

Last Name

Email Address

Birthdate

As a high school student, I earned an Illinois College and Career Pathway Endorsement.

Please mark the Career Pathway in which you earned your Endorsement:

Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources

Arts and Communications

Finance and Business Services

Health Sciences and Technology

Human and Public Services

Information Technology

Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, and Trades

Multidisciplinary Endorsement

What are your academic and career goals and how will participating in undergraduate research at NIU help you achieve those?

List the topics and/or subjects you are most interested in exploring. (This might include topics that pique your curiosity, problems you are interested in solving and/or topics you want to explore deeper)

Describe any skills, experiences, or personal strengths you have that will be beneficial in participating in research? (i.e. computer competency, qualitative/quantitative research skills, knowledge about statistical programs, etc.)

I understand that the Research Rookies program is an academic year-long commitment and that I will receive a $500 scholarship upon completion of all program requirements (visit go.niu.edu/ResearchRookies to view requirements) in May if accepted into the program.