The applications are now open for the MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) 2027 in the USA. This is an excellent opportunity for talented undergraduate students to participate in a fully funded summer research program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It aims to encourage talented undergraduate students to pursue graduate education at MIT by introducing them to various graduate-level disciplines and research opportunities. Throughout the program, participants will also enjoy social activities and outings, including a boat cruise and visits to popular attractions in the Boston area. The program is open to both U.S. citizens and international students.
About the MIT Summer Research Program 2027
- Host Country: USA
- Location: MIT University
- Dates: June 7 to August 7, 2027
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 19th January 2027
Financial Benefits
The program covers:
- Weekly Stipend.
- Round-trip travel to MIT.
- Meal Subsidy.
- Housing is provided.
Participating Departments
- Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Architecture
- Biological Engineering
- Center for Real Estate
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Comparative Media Studies
- Computational and Systems Biology
- Computational Science and Engineering
- Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences
- Economics
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Health Sciences and Technology (Joint Harvard-MIT Program)
- History, Anthropology, and Science, Technology, and Society
- Institute for Data, Systems, and Society
- Linguistics
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Arts and Sciences
- MIT Sloan PhD Program
- Nuclear Science and Engineering
- Operations Research Center
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Transportation
- Urban Studies and Planning
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Have a minimum 3.5 overall or major GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
- Be enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program at a US institution of higher education located in the US or its territories (excluding MIT).
- Be a sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior.
- Must not be graduating before December 2026.
- Future Interest: Have an interest in pursuing a graduate degree in one of MIT’s graduate programs (excluding Sloan professional programs like MBA, EMBA, LGO, etc.).
- Citizenship/Residency: Be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or non-U.S. citizen with DACA.
- International Students (Non-U.S. CITIZEN):
- Eligible if enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program at a U.S. institution located within the US or its territories.
- Not eligible if completing a bachelor’s degree at institutions outside the U.S., or if they are exchange students.
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How to Apply for the MIT Summer Research Program 2027?
You can apply online from the MIT Website. The link is below.
APPLY FOR THE MIT SUMMER (SURP)
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