Broad Summer Research Program 2026 Jan 11, 2026 (deadline) partially funded 9 weeks (duration) [...]

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

The Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard is now accepting applications for the Broad Summer Research Program (BSRP) 2026 . This is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students passionate about biomedical research and genomics.

🧬 About the Broad Summer Research Program

The Broad Summer Research Program (BSRP) is an intensive nine-week summer research opportunity designed for undergraduates committed to biomedical research and interested in genomics.

Key Highlights:

• Students engage in original computational or experimental-based research in labs across Broad's research areas, including:
  • Cancer
  • Infectious diseases
  • Computational biology
• At the program's conclusion, students deliver oral and poster presentations on their research projects.
• BSRP has a strong record of helping students succeed in graduate school and scientific careers.

🎁 Benefits of the Program

Participants of the Broad Summer Research Program will receive the following benefits:

• $5,400 stipend
• Free housing
• Travel coverage (air or ground) to and from Boston
• Travel sponsorship to present summer research at a national scientific conference
• Mentored research guided by leading scientists
• Academic and career development seminars
• Scientific communication course
• Team-building and social activities in the dynamic, historic Boston area

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the BSRP, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Interest in Graduate School : Strong interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.
• Enrollment : Must be currently enrolled in a four-year U.S. college for Fall 2025 .
• Graduation Timeline : Must have a graduation date of December 2026 or later .
  • Accepted Majors :
    • Physical, biological, or computer sciences
    • Engineering
    • Mathematics
• Academic Performance : Minimum 3.2 GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
• Citizenship/Residency : Must be a U.S. citizen , permanent resident , or non-U.S. citizen with employment authorization .
• Research Experience : No previous research experience is required.
• Students with limited exposure to STEM are especially encouraged to apply.

Applicants must submit the following materials:

Note : The program is full-time, and participants are expected to have no other commitments during the program.

The application deadline for the Broad Summer Research Program is 11 January, 2026 .

This is a fantastic opportunity for students passionate about biomedical research and genomics. Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative program!