OpenFieldHarvard PRISE (Program for Research in Science and Engineering)
Competitive 10-week residential summer research program offering undergraduate scholars full housing, meals, stipends, and direct laboratory apprenticeships alongside Harvard faculty.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled undergraduate student in good academic standing.
- English language proficiency
- Working English fluency for laboratory collaboration.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed research project proposal matching a designated Harvard faculty laboratory.
- Recommendation letters
- Harvard faculty lab sponsor commitment and academic transcript.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Living stipend of USD $5,000, free residential housing in Harvard historic houses, and meals for 10 weeks of summer laboratory research
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; fully sponsored summer research fellowship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 10, 2027 (Strict annual deadline for Summer 2027 program)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Harvard University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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