OpenFieldMIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) Placements
The largest research laboratory at MIT and the historical birthplace of the internet, personal computing, and robotics, pursuing breakthroughs in foundation models, computer vision, and theory.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- First-tier academic record in computer science, robotics, or mathematics.
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL iBT 100 or IELTS 7.0.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated algorithmic innovation, open-source code contributions, or machine learning publications.
- Recommendation letters
- Three confidential research letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded research appointments: Full tuition support plus annual research assistantship stipends
- Application fee
- Included in graduate application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully covered under research assistant appointments.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (EECS/CSAIL graduate student intake deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Massachusetts Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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