A STEM research and invention proposal competition run by MIT undergraduates as part of MIT TechX. Full-time high school students with permanent U.S. residency submit a project proposal, alone or in pairs, explaining how funding and mentorship would help. Up to six finalists receive an all-expenses-paid trip to MIT, weekly mentorship from MIT students and up to $1,000 to carry out the project in the spring, documented in weekly progress reports.
Offered by MIT THINK (MIT student group). Competition for high school students in Online, USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.
Fields: STEM, Research, Engineering, Computer Science
Info checked October 2026.
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.
Yes. MIT THINK Scholars Program is free to take part in.
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.
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