Research Science Institute (RSI)
The most selective free summer research program in the US. Six weeks of STEM research at MIT with PhD mentors.
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- Location
- MA (nationwide eligibility)
- Duration
- 6 weeks (summer)
- Deadline
- Mid-January
- Grades
- 11
- Format
- in-person
- Cost
- Free
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