Research Science Institute (RSI)

RSI Students Studying Outside

Each summer, 80 of the world's most accomplished high school students gather at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the Research Science Institute (RSI). Invited students enjoy a six-week, cost-free program designed to kick-start their careers of leadership in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.

Participants experience the entire research cycle from start to finish. They read the most current literature in their field, draft and execute a detailed research plan, and deliver conference-style oral and written reports on their findings.

RSI projects are open-ended and relevant, fitting into the larger work of the host laboratory. The experience gives many their first taste of work at the creative edge of science.