The MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) seeks to promote the value of graduate education; to improve the research enterprise through increased diversity; and to prepare and recruit the best and brightest for graduate education at MIT.

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

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Application Office Hours

Join our drop in virtual office hours if you have questions about the MSRP application process, selecting a faculty mentor, or about the MSRP program itself.

Wednesday, January 8: 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST
Wednesday, January 15: 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST

MIT Summer Research Program - MIT Office of Graduate Education

The MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) seeks to promote the value of graduate education; to improve the research enterprise through increased diversity; and to prepare and recruit the best and brightest for graduate education at MIT.

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

Application Office Hours