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Boston University: Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) Program: Internship Track
Overview
A 6-week, 40 hours/week in-person research internship for rising seniors in STEM fields. Students conduct original research under faculty mentorship, participate in weekly workshops on scientific process and research ethics, and culminate their experience with a poster symposium.
At a glance
Deadline
Feb 485 days
Sessions
Jun–Jul6 wk sessions
Formats
Commuter / Residential
Location
Boston, MA
Cost
$3,000–$6,999from $5,930
Entering grades
12th
Application requirements
Citizenship
US citizen or legal permanent resident
Grade Level
Rising senior (entering 12th grade)
High School Transcript
Required (grades 9–12 through fall 2025; minimum quarter 1 or semester 1 progress report)
GPA Expectation
Most competitive applicants have cumulative unweighted GPA A– to A
Course Rigor
Rigor of courses taken considered in admissions
Standardized Tests
Optional for summer 2026 (SAT, ACT, PSAT, or PreACT accepted)
Essays
Three essays (300, 250, 200 words max)
Faculty Interest List
List three faculty members of interest with explanation of research alignment (max 250 words)
Letter of Recommendation
One letter from STEM teacher, guidance counselor, or research supervisor (known student ≥6 months)
Application Fee
$75 (nonrefundable)
Financial Aid Documents
2024 or 2025 Federal Income Tax Form (pages 1–2) and parent/guardian letter on financial circumstances (if requesting aid)
Cost & sessions
Tuition $5,930 + Service Fees $485 (summer 2026, pending approval). Nonrefundable $75 application fee. Nonrefundable $1,000 deposit required to secure place. Housing optional: $3,978 (housing + 14 meals/week) or $4,320 (housing + 19 meals/week).
Financial aid
Limited financial aid available based on demonstrated financial need. John Snyder and Phyllis Snyder BU IMPACTS Scholarship available (based on demonstrated financial need). Contact rise@bu.edu for details.
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