MIT THINK SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Our 2024-2025 application are now open!
Fill in this form to express interest in a THINK info session.


THINK is a science, research, and innovation program for high school students.

Rather than requiring students to have completed a research project before applying, THINK caters to students who have done extensive research on the background of a potential research project, but lack the resources to complete the project themselves and are looking for additional guidance in the early stages of their project. The program is organized by a group of undergraduates at MIT.

the PREMISE

Selected finalists have weekly mentorship meetings with THINK team members for technical guidance, helpful resources, and updates on the projects progress and are given up to $1,000 in funding for their project. Additionally, if permitting, finalists are invited to a four-day all-expenses paid trip to MIT's campus, where they tour labs, present their research to MIT students and faculty, and hang out with members of the THINK team.

the PRIZE

GUIDELINES


THINK project proposals are science, technology, and engineering ideas that span many fields, from green technologies and practical devices to software applications. As long as it can be completed in one semester with a $1,000 budget, almost anything is fair game! A good proposal has an insightful idea, clearly defined goals, and a well thought-out procedure for implementation.

For complete information on how to apply and an example finalist proposal, please download and read the full guidelines.



TIMELINE


PAST FINALISTS


See a full list of THINK winners from 2023, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2015.



THE THINK TEAM




RESOURCES


The THINK team has also created a resources document to help applicants write a clear, effective proposal and succeed in their research project. We encourage applicants, especially those with less previous research experience, to read this document.

FAQ
Use the linked Google Form to submit your application. Applications are due on January 1, 2024.
Unfortunately, no. Additional pages can only contain references, cover pages, and figures.
No, they do not. However, please be mindful of how long your proposal is including these things.
Please fill out the form once, indicate that you have a partner on the form, and fill in their information.
Unfortunately, no. We only accept applications from high school students with a permanent address in the United States.
The THINK team judges these applications.
Winners will be posted on our website by the end of January. They will also be contacted by email.
Please send them to think [at] mit [dot] edu.


CURRENT SPONSORS



Interested in sponsoring THINK?
Please contact us at think-cr [at] mit [dot] edu.

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