MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) 2027 Fully Funded Undergrad Opportunity

November 2, 2026

MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) 2027

Brief Description

The MIT Summer Research Program (MSRP) 2027 is a competitive summer initiative designed to promote the value of graduate education and broaden participation in the research enterprise. Launched in 1986 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), this fully funded undergraduate research opportunity prepares and recruits exceptional students for graduate study. If you are an undergraduate looking to spend a summer conducting hands-on research under the guidance of MIT faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, and advanced graduate students, this program offers an ideal pathway. You will receive a weekly stipend, housing, and travel support while gaining invaluable experience in state-of-the-art laboratories.

Name of Host Institution

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Maintain a minimum 3.5 overall or major GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Be enrolled full-time in a degree-granting program at a U.S. institution of higher education located in the U.S. or its territories, excluding MIT.
Be a sophomore, junior, or non-graduating senior with at least two academic years of college coursework completed, and graduating no earlier than December 2027.
Demonstrate an interest in pursuing a graduate degree in one of MIT’s graduate programs, excluding Sloan professional programs such as the MBA, EMBA, and LGO.
Show a genuine interest in pursuing a career in academic research and/or teaching.
Qualify as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, non-U.S. citizen with DACA, or an international student holding appropriate visa and work authorizations.

Deadline

Applications close on January 19, 2027, at 11:59 PM ET. All required documents and letters of recommendation must be submitted by this deadline with no exceptions.

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Participants receive a weekly stipend, round-trip travel to MIT, a meal subsidy, and housing.

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Q: Can first-year undergraduate students apply directly to MSRP?

First-year students from select undergraduate institutions may be eligible to apply through the Leadership Alliance’s James H. Wyche First Year Research Program (FYRE).