NJLEND Application Process


The NJLEND program year follows the academic calendar and begins in September of each year. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from February – May, or until the program reaches capacity. For more information on the program, see the  student recruitment announcement.  NJLEND anticipates operating in a hybrid model during the 2024-2025 academic year, meeting in-person at least 1 Friday each month, and virtually other Fridays of the month.

Interested students should contact  Carrie Coffield, to ensure that the training program is a good match for the requirements of their academic program.  Upon confirmation of this, the application, including personal statement and recommendation form, must be completed and submitted for consideration. 

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Apply to the 2024-2025 Program

The NJLEND Program is now accepting applications for the 2024-2025 Interdisciplinary Leadership Cohort.

Applications are being accepted through June 1, 2024 and admission decisions will be made on a rolling basis until the cohort reaches maximum capacity.

NJLEND/Boggs Center Traineeship Application 

NJLEND/Boggs Center Traineeship Recommendation Form 

For more information, contact:

Caroline N. Coffield, PhD  
Director of Pre-service Training 
Training Director, NJLEND 
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics 
carrie.coffield@rutgers.edu 
732-235-9329