How to Apply for the Research Internship

Please be sure to visit our website on December 15 for updated information about the 2010 program.

Admissions

To apply for the Research Internship in Science & Engineering Program, students must be entering their senior year of high school. Admission is based on a combination of high school grades, courses taken, class rank, standardized test scores, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and space availability.
International students are not eligible for the Research Internship track.

How to Apply Online

Online submission of application requires two steps:

  • Submit completed application electronically.
  • Mail in or fax the rest of your application materials listed:
  • A one-page, single-spaced personal statement. Tell us why you want to attend Research Internship, what field you would like to study and why?
  • An official copy of your high school transcript, including your fall 2008 grades.
  • A copy of your most recent PSAT, SAT, or ACT scores. If you have not yet taken these tests, please explain why in your application.
  • Two letters of recommendation (one from a math or science teacher and one from a guidance counselor).
  • A $50 non-refundable application fee. Make checks payable to Boston University.

How to Apply Using a Paper Form

To apply using a paper application form, please submit the following materials to Boston University Summer Term:

  • A completed application form.
  • A one-page, single-spaced personal statement. Tell us why you want to attend Research Internship, what field you would like to study, and why?
  • An official copy of your high school transcript, including your fall 2008 grades.
  • A copy of your most recent PSAT, SAT, or ACT scores. If you have not yet taken these tests, please explain why in your application.
  • Two letters of recommendation (one from a math or science teacher and one from a guidance counselor).
  • A $50 non-refundable application fee. Make checks payable to Boston University.

Mailing Address:

Boston University Summer Term
Research Internship in Science & Engineering Program
755 Commonwealth Avenue, Room 105
Boston, MA 02215
Fax: 617-353-5532

Students applying for Financial Aid

  • A letter describing your general financial situation and the particular circumstances that prevent you from paying the full cost
  • Pages 1 and 2 of your parents Federal Income Tax Form

Contact Us

For any further questions or comments, contact the program staff at 617-353-1378, or e-mail buhssumr@bu.edu.