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Seeking faculty mentors for 2024 MSRP

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Seeking faculty mentors for 2024 MSRP

For over 38 years, MSRP has inspired and cultivated the next generation of talented undergraduate scholars across the nation whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in graduate education. Many of the participating interns already have a solid foundation in research; faculty mentors have the opportunity to guide an undergraduate in honing their skills while exploring whether MIT aligns with their future educational aspirations.

Please indicate your interest by December 15, 2023

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