The MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) seeks to promote graduate education as a meaningful and attainable goal; broaden perspectives and participation in research and innovation; prepare and recruit talented undergraduates for graduate programs at MIT and beyond.

Students who participate in this program will be better prepared and motivated to pursue advanced degrees, thereby helping to sustain a rich talent pool in critical areas of research and innovation.

2024 MSRP Highlight Reel

Watch a video of the 2024 MSRP Cohort

Learn more about MSRP from those who have participated in the most recent cohort.

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Program Features

Weekly seminars on issues directly related to the academic, personal, and professional growth of interns
Social outings (boat cruise, visits to Boston area)
Preparation of an abstract, research paper, and graduate school statement of purpose
Poster presentation at the end of the program

Meet the 2025 Cohort

We’re excited to welcome 94 interns to MIT! Representing over 55 colleges and universities and 21 countries, this marks the 40th cohort of the MIT Summer Research Program!

Check out the MSRP Intern Cohort Sheet to learn more about the interns and their MIT research placements.

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MIT Summer Research Program - MIT Office of Graduate Education

The MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) seeks to promote graduate education as a meaningful and attainable goal; broaden perspectives and participation in research and innovation; prepare and recruit talented undergraduates for graduate programs at MIT and beyond.

Students who participate in this program will be better prepared and motivated to pursue advanced degrees, thereby helping to sustain a rich talent pool in critical areas of research and innovation.

2024 MSRP Highlight Reel

Program Features

Meet the 2025 Cohort