Research Science Institute (RSI)

A highly selective, fully-funded six-week summer research internship at MIT (run by the Center for Excellence in Education) pairing top international high school students, including Canadians, with lab mentors for hands-on STEM research.

Award

Fully-funded (tuition, housing, meals covered; travel not included)

Deadline

Est. Dec, 2026

~4 months away

Commitment

6 weeks in-person at MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Who can apply

Rising seniors (completed Grade 11, turning 16+ by July 1) with strong STEM records; open to students worldwide, about one-third of participants are international.

Grade levels

Grades 11–12

Details

Deadline

Est. Dec, 2026

Award / Value

Fully-funded (tuition, housing, meals covered; travel not included)

Difficulty

Competitive

Time Commitment

6 weeks in-person at MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Quick facts

CompensatedYes

InternationalOpen internationally

STEM focusYes