PRIMES

Free year-long after-school research program in which high school sophomores and juniors living in the Greater Boston area work with mentors on math or bioinformatics projects, at least 10 hours a week. Applicants must solve an entrance math problem set.

Offered by MIT. Research for high school students in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Format: Hybrid. Cost: Free. Grades 10–11. Deadline: 2026-11-02.

Fields: Math, Computer Science

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grades 10 to 11. It runs online and in person (Cambridge, Massachusetts).
Cost: Free to take part.
Dates: The last posted deadline, November 2, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about PRIMES

When is the PRIMES deadline?

The last posted deadline, November 2, 2026, has passed. The date for the next cycle isn't posted yet, so check the official page.

Is PRIMES free?

Yes. PRIMES is free to take part in.

Who can apply to PRIMES?

High school students in grades 10 to 11. It runs online and in person (Cambridge, Massachusetts). Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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