Research program
MIT PRIMES and PRIMES-USA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
What it is
Free year-long program offering research projects in mathematics and bioinformatics plus guided reading for high-school students, with local students meeting mentors in person and others by teleconference.
Who it’s for
High-school sophomores and juniors (including homeschooled) residing in the U.S.; local students meet in person, non-local students by teleconference.
What you’ll likely need
- Online questionnaire
- Two to three recommenders
- Personal statement (up to 2 pages)
- List of math books and courses
- Documentation of math camps and competitions
- PRIMES problem set solutions
- Online interview for shortlisted applicants
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