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Program Features and Alumni Support
What You'll Receive as a QUEST Scholar during the program:
$5,500 Summer Stipend for 2025
Transportation Coverage: Complimentary travel to NYU if you’re coming from outside the tri-state area.
Monthly MetroCard: Seamless access to NYC’s subway and bus systems.
Social Outings & Networking Events: Build lasting connections with peers, mentors, and research leaders while exploring the vibrant city.
Housing Support: While housing costs aren’t covered, students can stay in NYU dorms at a discounted rate or access our curated resources to find a summer sublet that fits their needs.
Exclusive Benefits for QUEST Alumni:
Strengthened CV: Enhance your CV with valuable presentation and publication opportunities gained through your QUEST experience.
Graduate School Resources: Access the QUEST Alumni site, featuring research and grad school application materials and rubrics.
Personalized Support: Receive individualized reviews of your personal statement to help your application stand out.
Interview Preparation: Participate in graduate school interview workshops designed to build your confidence and sharpen your skills.
Typical Program Work Week
Core Curriculum Components
Research Seminar:
Research Mentorship:
Engage in a comprehensive research seminar to develop critical skills for academic and applied research, including:
Generating Testable Research Questions
Utilizing theory in applied research
Methodological Framing
Data Entry, Management, and Analysis
Understanding Results, Making Inferences, and Important Considerations
Communication and Dissemination of Research
As part of a faculty member's research team, students will:
Collaborate with lab mentors to gain hands-on insights into applied research
Create an original research proposal
Present and publish a research proposal at the end of the summer
Weekly Dialogues:
Graduate Program Preparation:
Participate in QUEST’s Diversity Dialogues & Workshops to foster critical discussions and growth, focusing on:
Examine anti-racism & activism in academia.
Understand and learn how to deal with imposter syndrome
Address marginality in research & decolonizing methodologies
Participate in conversations with faculty and students in sharing experiences in academia.
Prepare for the next step in your academic journey with targeted resources and workshops:
Understand the realities and expectations of graduate school
Research and identify doctoral programs that align with your goals
Explore alternative career pathways in Psychology by connecting with faculty in various subfields
Develop and refine essential application materials, including academic CVs, personal statements, and letters of recommendation
Learn self-care and mindfulness strategies to thrive in graduate school
Budget effectively and plan your finances on a graduate school stipend
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