Can exceptions be made for first year students with additional credits or for graduating seniors?
No. You must be a sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior to be eligible to apply. To be considered a sophomore, must have 2 academic years of college coursework (not including…Is this program available for graduate students?
No. MSRP is only available to non-MIT undergraduate students.What if my final exams conflict with the program dates?
Students are required to participate on site for the entire duration of the program. If your final exams conflict with the program start date, you should arrange to take your…What is on the application?
Essay questions Upload for Resume/CV and Unofficial Transcript Top three research preferences for department, faculty member, and research area (see the MSRP Faculty Mentors and Research Groups page). Two letters of…What is the application deadline?
2025 Application Deadline: January 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. It is to your advantage to submit your application early to ensure all requirements arrive in time.I am a US citizen attending an undergraduate institution outside of the US. Can I apply to MSRP?
No. We only accept applications from students studying at a home institution located in the US, including its territories.I am an international student. Can I apply to MSRP?
International students enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program at a US institution located in the US or its territories are eligible to apply. However, the program does target domestic, underrepresented…How long does MSRP run and what are the dates?
MSRP General is a nine-week program. The 2025 dates are June 9 – August 9, 2025. Students are expected to participate on site for the entire duration of the program.How do I apply?
The application is expected to open on November 1, 2024. Please ensure you application is submitted by January 21, 2025.