National · Cambridge, MA and Stanford, CA

Research Science Institute (RSI)

Center for Excellence in Education with MIT (and Stanford from 2027)
48days left to apply
Deadline December 11, 2026

How to apply

Online application with STEM essays, 2–3 teacher or research recommendations, transcript and all test scores (PSAT strongly encouraged).

Apply on cee.org ↗

The details

Who can apply
High school juniors. US citizens and permanent residents apply directly.
Program dates
One week of classes plus a five-week research internship (2027 dates not posted)
Cost
Free
Format
Residential
Selectivity
About 100 students at MIT, plus 50 at Stanford in 2027
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