About the programme
MSRP is a summer initiative that gives undergraduates mentored research experience on MIT's campus under faculty, postdocs or advanced graduate students. It aims to broaden participation in research and prepare students for graduate degrees, with advising, seminars, a research forum and possible co-authored papers. Students from non-traditional or under-resourced backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Duration: Program dates June 7 – August 7, 2027
Eligibility
- Minimum 3.5 overall or major GPA on a 4.0 scale
- Enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program at a U.S. institution (in the U.S. or its territories), excluding MIT
- Sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior with at least two academic years of college coursework; not graduating before December 2027
- Interest in pursuing an MIT graduate degree (Sloan professional programmes excluded)
- Genuine interest in an academic research and/or teaching career
- U.S. citizen, permanent resident, DACA holder, or international student with appropriate visa and work authorisation
- International F-1 students must obtain CPT or OPT work authorisation by May 15, 2027
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What they look for
- Students from non-traditional pathways, under-resourced backgrounds, first-generation or facing barriers are strongly encouraged to apply
- Demonstrated leadership in promoting belonging and inclusion and research interests in underserved populations are valued
What you receive
- Weekly stipend
- Round-trip travel to MIT
- Meal subsidy
- Housing
- Mentored research with MIT faculty
- Graduate school preparation and advising
- Possible co-authored paper
- Campus access to libraries, athletic facilities and health services
What you will need
- CV of 1–2 pages
- Essay questions (all required)
- Two letters of recommendation (submitted via the system by the deadline)
- Unofficial transcript (must be unlocked)
How to apply
- Submit the online application with essays, CV, unlocked unofficial transcript and two recommendation letters by 11:59 PM ET on January 19, 2027
- Recommenders submit letters through the link; incomplete applications are not reviewed
- Optional information sessions on October 29, 2026 and December 2, 2026
- Biology, Brain & Cognitive Sciences applicants should apply to MSRP Biology/BCS instead
Applications are submitted on MIT Office of Graduate Education’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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- MIT Office of Graduate Education · Application
- Last checked
- 11 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
- Recently changed
- Funding updated. Eligibility updated. Requirements updated
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