The Research Science Institute (RSI) is a summer science and engineering program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that combines on-campus coursework in scientific theory with a five-week research internship. Participants experience the entire research cycle, reading current literature, executing a research plan, and delivering conference-style oral and written reports.
Deadline
Dec 9, 2026(estimated)
Cost
Free
Eligibility
Grades 11–11
Format
Program · In-Person
How to apply
Write essay responses about your STEM goals
Request three letters of recommendation from teachers
Submit your official high school transcript
Submit standardized test scores from PSAT, SAT, or ACT
Pay the $75 non-refundable application fee
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Key dates
2027 Application Opens
Oct 3, 2026(estimated)
2027 Program Starts
Jun 27, 2027(estimated)
2027 Program Ends
Aug 7, 2027(estimated)
2027 Decisions Announced
Mar 1, 2027(estimated)
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