RESEARCH SCIENCE INSTITUTE (MIT)

CENTRE FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION (CEE)

Admissions Requirements :

• Typically grade 11 students but younger students may apply.
• Have a passion for science / technology / science / math.
• Submit 5 personal statements :
• Articulate why the research fields chosen are intriguing and exciting to you. For each sub-field, state what you perceive as the one or two most interesting questions or problems in this area. Explain why these sorts of questions interest you.
• What are your long-range goals?
• What activities and / or hobbies demonstrate your leadership, creativity, and uniqueness?
• Describe your participation in extracurricular or community outreach activities.
• How did you hear about RSI? What aspects most appeal to you? Why did you apply?
• It’s recommended to submit your PSAT, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, SAT subject test, AP, or MAA scores.
• Submit 2-3 recommendation letters.

Application Deadline : December 13th

Highlight : Do you have an interest in conducting individual research with some of the most renowned professors? Then the Research Science Institute (RSI) summer research program could be right for you! The RSI is an intensive 6-week research program offered to 80 students around the world to engage in a research internship with experienced mentors and scientists. This program is held annually at MIT and is free if you’re accepted. In order to apply, American students are required to pay a $65 application fee and international students $30. Recommended scores to apply include a 740 on the math section and 700 on the reading and writing section of the PSAT or an ACT math score of 33 and verbal score of 34. However, don’t let these recommendations stop you from applying! Lower test scores can be offset by strong indicators of mathematical, scientific, and academic potential through recommendations, high school grades, and science activities. The first week features STEM classes with well-known professors, followed by five weeks of research completing the whole research cycle from start to finish, and the final week is for written and oral presentations. The RSI’s research program includes lectures from world-renowned scientists, full access to all the equipment at MIT, and the opportunity to gain skills to help you succeed later in life. A majority of past students who participated in RSI were accepted to some of the best STEM universities in the world such as MIT, Stanford, and Harvard. So, if this impressive research program catches your eye, start preparing your application in time for the deadlines!

Financial : The program is free but there are application fees of $65 for US students and $30 for international students.

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Salary : $30 - $65