Research Rookies Incoming Students 2026

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 do you hope to gain from the Research Rookies program, and how does it align with your future career goals?

What topics and/or subjects are you most interested in exploring and why? (This might include topics that pique your curiosity, problems you are interested in solving, and/or topics you want to have a deeper understanding of)

Describe the skills you have that will be useful 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.