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Boston University Research in Science & Engineering (RISE)

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Boston University's Research in Science & Engineering (RISE) program is a six-week summer research experience for rising high school seniors. Students choose between an Internship track conducting 40 hours per week of hands-on laboratory research alongside BU mentors, or a Practicum track conducting structured computational group research in neurobiology or data science.

Program details

Deadline
Feb 4, 2026
Dates
Jun 28, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026
Grade level
Grade 11
Program type
Research experience
Duration
6 weeks
Attendance
Residential

Eligibility

Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident currently in junior year of high school (entering senior year in fall 2026).

Costs and support

Cost
$5,930 tuition plus $485 service fees ($3,978–$4,320 optional room and board; $75 application fee)
Financial aid
Need-based financial aid and the John Snyder and Phyllis Snyder BU IMPACTS Scholarship are available.
Stipend
Not specified
Contact program
rise@bu.edu
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