Research program
Research Science Institute (RSI)
Center for Excellence in Education
What it is
Free summer program where about 100 of the most accomplished high-school students gather at MIT for one week of STEM classes followed by a five-week research internship and written and oral presentations.
Who it’s for
Rising high-school seniors (high-school seniors are not eligible); U.S. citizens and permanent residents apply directly to CEE.
What you’ll likely need
- Essay responses on STEM goals
- Two teacher or research-supervisor recommendations
- Official transcript
- All nationwide standardized test scores (PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP)
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