Program · 2027
MIT PRIMES-USA
Free, year-long mentored mathematics research, including theoretical computer science and computational biology.
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Application deadline
Nov 2, 2026
The deadline for applications is 11:59 pm EST on November 2, 2026.
Requirements before the deadline
Explicitly supports high-school participants. High school juniors and sophomores (including home schooled) residing in the United States are eligible.
- Advanced mathematical preparation is expected.
Edition timeline
Application deadline for 2026 cycle
Dec 1, 2025
Evidence and source
The deadline for receiving applications for the 2026 cycle was December 1, 2025
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Jan 28, 2026
Application deadline
Nov 2, 2026
Letters of recommendation deadline
Nov 6, 2026
Evidence and source
The deadline for letters of recommendation is 11:59 pm EST on November 6, 2026.
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Costs and participation
- Application
- Unknown — not verified by the reviewed sources
- Program / tuition
- Unknown — not verified by the reviewed sources
- Compensation / stipend
- Unknown — not verified by the reviewed sources
- Travel & lodging
- Unknown — not verified by the reviewed sources
- Materials
- Unknown — not verified by the reviewed sources
- Aid & support
- Unknown — not verified by the reviewed sources
Participation modes
Remote program / internship
“Unknown” never means free. Amounts and attendance obligations can change by edition; confirm them with the organizer before committing.
What participation can lead to
- — Long-form mentored mathematics or computer-science research.