Summer program
Research Science Institute (RSI)
Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) at MIT
Cost
Free (cost-free to students)
Deadline
See sponsor site
Not yet published; confirm on sponsor site
Cost-free summer science and engineering program at MIT combining intensive STEM coursework with a five-week research internship. High school juniors apply directly to CEE; seniors are not eligible.
Eligibility
- Grade levels
- High school junior
- Citizenship
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Fields of study
- Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Research
- Essay
- Required
Application requirements
- Submit the RSI application to CEE: U.S. citizens and permanent residents apply directly to CEE; international applicants follow country-specific selection where available.
- Complete essay responses on STEM goals: Essays should detail goals in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
- Submit two teacher recommendations (max three): Math/science teachers or research supervisors familiar with the applicant; research supervisors preferred for students with 4+ week lab experience.
- Upload official transcript and standardized test scores: Include PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP scores; PSAT strongly encouraged.
Verified Jun 21, 2026 · View official source