The Fall 2026 DRP Application is open.

Before applying, please carefully read over the expectations for undergraduates as well as the frequently asked questions. A list of projects can be found here. Have any troubles with the application process or general questions about the program not answered in our FAQ page?  Feel free to reach out to the program organizers: Simone Tetu, Phuc Lam, Yian Qian, Varun Sreedhar or Victoria Antonetti

APPLICATION COMPONENTS

• We ask for a list of all MATH, APMA, and CSCI courses each applicant has taken at Brown as well as the semester in which the course was taken. Applicants are free to list similar coursework done at other institutions. 

• Applicants are asked to list up to three projects that are of interest to them. You can view the full projects here as well as sample materials and suggested prerequisites for each project.

• Recommended background: Prerequisites vary by project, and in some semesters, mentors offer projects tailored for students with lighter math backgrounds. Even if you are early in your coursework, you are strongly encouraged to apply as long as you meet the suggested background for a project that interests you.

• The statement of interest: The statement of purpose should address why you are interested in participating in the DRP. It should be no longer than 2 pages. You may wish to address any or all of the following: What are your motivations as an aspiring mathematician/engineer/scientist? What do you hope to learn from the DRP? What is your interest in your selected projects?

Deadline to apply: Applications will close at 11:59pm EST on Friday September 18th, 2026.  Decisions will be sent out within a week.