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Broad Summer Research Program 2027

Nine weeks of mentored biomedical research in Boston — a $5,400 stipend, paid housing, travel to Boston and a national conference, and a weekly science-communication course.

Opens late Oct 2026 Open Updated 16 Oct 2026 By Broad Institute
Award
$5,400 stipendHousing + travel + conference sponsorship
Who can apply
US college undergradsGraduation Dec 2027 or later; 3.2+ GPA
Deadline
10 Jan 2027, 11:59 PM ETRecommendations due 11 Jan; decisions by mid-Mar
Duration
9 weeksSummer 2027, arriving Boston 7 June
Fields
Biomedical researchPhysical, biological & computer sciences, engineering, maths

About the scholarship

The Broad Summer Research Program (BSRP) 2027, run by the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts, gives undergraduates nine weeks of mentored research in one of the world’s leading biomedical research institutes. Participants work on real projects, take a weekly science-communication course, attend leadership and career-development sessions, and join team-building and social activities through the summer.

Not open yet: applications for the summer 2027 cycle open in late October 2026 on the official BSRP page (a notify-me form is live now). The deadline is 10 January 2027, 11:59 PM ET, with letters of recommendation due the next day and decisions announced by mid-March 2027.

Eligibility

  • Enrolled in a four-year college in the United States for the Fall 2026 semester.
  • Graduating in December 2027 or later — the program is for non-graduating students; seniors graduating in 2027 cannot take part.
  • Majoring in the physical, biological or computer sciences, engineering or mathematics.
  • Minimum 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States — the Broad Institute does not sponsor work authorization for this program.
  • Strong interest in graduate school (Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D.) and in biomedical research, demonstrated through coursework such as general chemistry and biology.
  • No prior research experience required — first-time researchers are welcome.
  • Available for the entire nine weeks — no concurrent courses, other programs, MCAT preparation or outside employment.
Note on eligibility claims: some aggregator sites describe this program as open to all nationalities. The official Broad Institute criteria require enrollment at a U.S. college plus U.S. work authorization, so international students without those are not eligible.

Benefits

  • A $5,400 stipend for the nine weeks.
  • Paid housing at partner university facilities in Boston.
  • Domestic air and ground travel to and from Boston.
  • Sponsorship to travel and present your summer research at a national scientific conference.
  • Meals during program events.
  • Mentored research, the weekly science-communication course, leadership and career sessions, and team-building activities.

Documents required

  1. Completed online application on the official BSRP page once it opens.
  2. Five short essay responses (prompts in the application).
  3. Unofficial transcript(s) — combined into one PDF per the official FAQ.
  4. CV or resume.
  5. Two letters of recommendation from mentors, faculty members or teachers — not friends or family. Due 11 January 2027.

How to apply

  1. Sign up for the notify-me formOn the official BSRP page so you are alerted when applications open in late October 2026.
  2. Prepare your documents earlyDraft the five essays, merge your transcripts into one PDF, and polish your CV.
  3. Ask your recommenders nowGive your two mentors or teachers the January 11 deadline well in advance — late letters sink applications.
  4. Submit before 10 January 2027, 11:59 PM ETApply through the official BSRP application portal.
  5. Watch for the decisionNotifications go out by mid-March 2027. Questions: bsrp@broadinstitute.org.

FAQs

When do BSRP 2027 applications open?

In late October 2026 on the official Broad Institute BSRP page. Only a notify-me form is available right now.

What is the BSRP 2027 deadline?

10 January 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Letters of recommendation are due on 11 January 2027.

Is the Broad Summer Research Program paid?

Yes — a $5,400 stipend, paid housing in Boston, domestic travel, meals at program events, and sponsorship to present at a national scientific conference.

Can international students apply?

Only if they are enrolled at a four-year college in the United States and are legally authorized to work in the U.S. The Broad Institute does not provide work-authorization sponsorship.

Do I need previous research experience?

No — none is required. What matters is a strong interest in biomedical research and graduate school, shown through your coursework and essays.

Verified 19 Oct 2026 on the two official Broad Institute pages (BSRP program page + BSRP FAQ, broadinstitute.org/bsrp): application deadline 10 Jan 2027, 11:59 PM ET; recommendation deadline 11 Jan; decisions by mid-March 2027; applications open "end of October" (notify-me form live); $5,400 stipend, paid housing at partner university facilities, domestic air/ground travel, conference travel sponsorship, meals at program events; 9-week program arriving Boston 7 June 2027. Eligibility from the official FAQ: US four-year college enrollment for Fall 2026, graduation Dec 2027 or later, science/engineering/maths major, 3.2+ GPA, US work authorization (no sponsorship), PhD/MD-PhD interest, no prior research required, full 9-week availability. Aggregator claim of "all nationalities" contradicts the official site and is flagged in the article. 2027 program end date not stated officially.

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