What is Research Science Institute (RSI)?
What is Research Science Institute (RSI)?
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The Research Science Institute (RSI) is a six-week, intensive summer program co-sponsored by the Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It offers high-achieving students the chance to conduct original STEM research in collaboration with leading scientists, engineers, and researchers.
The program begins with a week of classroom instruction, followed by four and a half weeks of hands-on research in students' chosen fields. During the final week, students present their findings through written papers and oral presentations to their peers and a panel of judges.
Application Requirements
Application Requirements
The applicant's essay responses to the questions in the application. These should detail his or her goals in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Note: The use of AI to generate or rewrite parts of the application is strictly prohibited.
Recommendations by two teachers (Math/Science or a research supervisor) familiar with the candidate and the candidate's scholastic record. Applicants who have participated in a research project of 4 weeks or longer at a university or a laboratory should request a recommendation from the research supervisor. CEE will accept a maximum of 3 recommendation letters.
The candidate's official high school transcript.
All scores from nationwide standardized tests. These include the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and AP exams. Students planning to apply for RSI are strongly encouraged to take the PSAT.
Application Deadline:
December 11, 2024 at 11:59 PM E.T
Location:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Cost
Free of charge for accepted students. The program covers the cost of tuition, room, and board. However, there is a $65 application fee for all applicants.
Program Length
The program runs during the summer, from June 22 to August 2, 2025, for the 2025 cohort.
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