Course: MIT THINK
Description:
THINK accepts re- search project proposals from high school students across the US, providing mentorship and funding to a select few to make their idea a reality. The program is led by a team of undergraduate students as part of MIT TechX, the largest technology club at the Institute
Location:
MIT campus
Perks:
Completed projects, particularly for college applications, are not the only perk MIT THINK has to offer! Finalists are also invited to an all-expense-paid four-day trip to the Institute, to receive a tour, present their findings to students and faculty, formally meet the minds behind MIT THINK, and experience student life at the Institute!
Eligibility Criteria:
Any proposal submitted to MIT THINK, written by an individual or a pair of students, can surround novel STEM ideas while adhering to additional criteria. However, the specific eligibility requirements aren’t extensive to apply for MIT THINK! To vie for a finalist spot, you
must be a permanent resident of the United States during the 2022-2023 academic year (This does not require citizenship, but you must live in the country during this period.)
be a full-time high school student at the time of application
You can submit only one proposal per application cycle.
Duration/Schedule:
"November. 1, 2022. Applications to the MIT THINK Scholars Program open online at think.mit.edu.
January. 1, 2023. Applications
January. 30, 2023. Semifinalists are announced and interviewed.
February. 6, 2023.
February. 2023.
June. 2023"
Fees:
As long as it can be completed in one semester with a $1,000 budget, almost anything is fair game!
Mode:
The MIT THINK Scholars Program is both an online and physical program
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